Open Source's Hidden Trap: IP Liabilities

May 01, 2008, 03:00 (5 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Paul McDougall)

"Sure, open source software is free--as in beer. It can also get you sued if you're not cautious.

"'You have to be careful' about when, where and how you use open source software in a commercial environment, said Janet Campbell, legal counsel for the Eclipse Foundation, speaking Tuesday at Interop..."

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