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RealNetworks, U.S. government recognize power of open source (SiliconValley.com)

Dan Gillmor's latest column on SiliconValley.com looks at the Helix DNA Client code release. "Indeed, there's an echo in this development. Years ago, as Microsoft was turning Netscape into roadkill, Netscape announced it was moving key technology toward an open-source model as well. The Mozilla browser and development platform resulted, but not until Microsoft pretty much owned the browser market."
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