SunMink

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links for 2007-08-18

1. Why GPL v2 For NetBeans?
   Is NetBeans heading for GPLv2 licensing?
2. Sun, IBM Ink Solaris Distribution Agreement for Servers
   Nice analysis that recognises the role OpenSolaris played in this deal and looks ahead to more.
3. GNOME COMMUNITY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SOFTWARE FREEDOM, INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY ADOPTION
   Despite the shouting subject line this is actually something I really appreciate. GNOME has created an effective collaboration between many partners of different size and motivation. Happy Birthday, GNOME!
4. iPhone + AT&T = Dead Trees & Giant Fees
   iPhone owners - don't even think about roaming with that thing turned on...
5. FSFE, SIUG File Official Objections to Switzerland's Vote on MS-OOXML
   The letter FSFE has sent seems to me to make very serious accusations about the Swiss process. Will OOXML go down in history as the standard established by the dirtiest process ever?
6. I Am Making a Difference
   "Rather than purchasing goods made by overseas laborers—who are often forced to work in unsafe conditions for low wages—I have..."
7. Sun set on server business?
   The news IBM will sell Solaris could lead to many possible conclusions about Sun or IBM's businesses but the one Dana B has decided to promote is laugh-out-loud crazy. C'mon, Dana, what on earth are you thinking?
8. Feds Pay $80,000 Over Anti-Bush T-Shirts
   A welcome reminder that the First Amendment still applies in the US.
9. Hotel mistakes Nobel laureate for bag lady
   Cancun's five-star Hotel Coral Beach proves it's "classy" image is actually designed for Daily Mail readers. One to avoid.

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