Google asks for delay in WebM license consideration | Linux Today

Google asks for delay in WebM license consideration

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 29, 2010

“Google has asked the Open Source Initiative to delay its
consideration of the WebM license (requested by Bruce Perens) for a
couple of weeks; the company has also requested some changes in how
the OSI does business. “This might sound strident, but I think that
OSI needs to be more open about its workings to retain credibility
in the space.” The resulting discussion, unsurprisingly, seems
mostly to be focused on the relative blackness of various pots and
kettles; those who are interested can read the full thread.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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