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OpenBSD's ports tree rejects the inclusion of uutils-coreutils, a Rust rewrite of GNU coreutils, citing concerns about compatibility and licensing, while maintaining the existing GPL-based GNU coreutils.
The article analyzes why open source software remains free using evolutionary game theory and shows that attempts to monetize through restrictive licenses have led to failed outcomes and successful forks.
Sony argues in a court case that gamers license rather than own digital games, presenting a controversial argument about the nature of software ownership.
California lawmakers unanimously passed an amendment to exempt open-source software under licenses such as GPL, MIT, BSD, and Apache from a new age-verification law, ensuring that Linux distributions and similar software are not required to collect user age data.
TreeSize will no longer renew support for perpetual licenses unless users subscribe to a maintenance plan, sparking backlash over the shift to subscription-based pricing.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of launching retaliatory audits after it terminated its VMware and CA contracts, highlighting ongoing legal battles between Broadcom and disgruntled enterprise customers.
The article explores how software licenses can reflect values and inject joy, discussing examples like the JSON license's 'Good, not Evil' clause and the playful Gay Agenda License.
Tesco sues Broadcom (owner of VMware) and reseller Computacenter for breach of contract over VMware licensing changes, seeking £100 million in damages and warning the dispute could disrupt grocery supply.
Microsoft will remotely degrade perpetually-licensed Office 2019 and 2021 for Mac to view-only mode in July 2026 due to certificate expiration, contradicting earlier assurances that the apps would continue to function.