Really Linux: Dumping the Licensing Chaos with Linux

[ Thanks to Mark Rais for this link. ]

"I'm writing this brief article to point out that there really is a lot of monkeying around in the world of software licensing.

"To begin with, let me share some of the concerns raised regarding the various Microsoft licenses. This is not to say that your organization or any other should just throw out the baby with the bath water and move on to wholesale removal of current licensing. No. I'm a realist and won't even try to sell you that bridge.

"But we should at least take a quick look at two key items..."

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