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AnnouncementsBrief items SFC expands compliance efforts to Samba and the Linux kernelThe Software Freedom Conservancy has announced that the Samba project (which, like BusyBox, is another of SFC's member projects) will be engaging in license compliance efforts with the organization. In addition, it announced a new "GPL Compliance Project for Linux Developers" that is working with seven Linux kernel copyright holders to work on compliance for their copyrights in the kernel. "Matthew Garrett, an accomplished Linux kernel developer, was the first to put forward his copyrights as part of the GPL Compliance Project for Linux Developers, and was quickly joined by six other individuals. In a statement today, Matthew noted: 'For some time, many Linux kernel copyright holders have offered our moral support to the BusyBox enforcement efforts through Conservancy, but didn't have the ability to formalize that support. I'm glad to put my copyrights forward for this new initiative, and welcome any Linux kernel copyright holders who wish to join us to reach out to Conservancy via <compliance@sfconservancy.org>.'"
The Linux Foundation Announces New Tool for Tracking Free and Open Source Software ComponentsThe Linux Foundation has announced the release of The Linux Foundation FOSS Bar Code Tracker. "Released as an open source project under the MIT license, the new software tool aims to simplify the way open source components are tracked and reported by using an auto-generated, custom QR code for each product. The QR code contains important information on the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) stack contained in a product, such as component names, version numbers, license information and links to download the source code, among other details."
Judge Alsup Rules: Oracle's Java APIs are Not Copyrightable (Groklaw)Groklaw has the news that the judge in Oracle v. Google has ruled that the Java APIs are not copyrightable. "The overall name tree, of course, has creative elements but it is also a precise command structure — a utilitarian and functional set of symbols, each to carry out a pre-assigned function. This command structure is a system or method of operation under Section 102(b) of the Copyright Act and, therefore, cannot be copyrighted. Duplication of the command structure is necessary for interoperability." That pretty much makes the case a total loss for Oracle, but, of course, appeals are possible.
Lib-Ray: Non-DRM Open-Standards HD Video FormatTerry Hancock launched a kickstart campaign to fund his work on Lib-Ray, a non-DRM open-standards HD Video Format. Unfortunately we did not hear about it in time for last week's edition and the campaign closes June 3. Still, it sounds like an interesting project and other contributions may still be possible. "Unlike Blu-Ray, Lib-Ray releases do not support DRM, encryption, or region-coding options, and are intended for worldwide release. Thus the standard is designed with a highly-adaptable localization scheme, providing many more subtitles than are typically available on Blu-Ray or DVD regional releases."
Linux Tycoon [and more] going Open Source via donationsBryan Lunduke, author of the game "Linux Tycoon" and the visual programming suite "Illumination Software Creator" is moving his software to the GNU Public License and is looking for donations to fund this work. "During this process I am making regular (multiple times per day) updates and trying to keep everything documented and transparent. In this way I hope to provide a solid case-study on moving a proprietary software business to Open Source -- In the hope that others can follow and do the same."
Articles of interest Google launches Chromebook, Chromebox and gets it right (GigaOm)GigaOm reviews the new Chromebook from Samsung, along with the associated desktop "Chromebox" device. "The ChromeOS and the devices based on the OS have reached a point in maturity where they can be used as an 'optional' or second computer. It is also benefiting from the fact that most of us have become used to living and working inside the browser."
Moonlight sent into twilight (The H)The H looks into the death of Moonlight, a free software implementation of Microsoft's Silverlight platform. "Microsoft has been playing down Silverlight over the last year and a half, after previously promoting it as strategically important. In Windows 8, Silverlight is taking a back seat to HTML5 in the browser and for applications. Without Microsoft's weight behind Silverlight, the future for Moonlight has looked less and less promising."
This Cadillac Is Powered by Linux (Wired)Wired is impressed with the Linux-powered in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system in the most recent Cadillac XTS. "While the XTS’ spate of processors and controllers isn’t running the open source offspring of Linus Torvalds, the game-changing infotainment intender known as the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) is. [...] Buried deep within the dash is a three-core ARM 11 processor, powering two displays: one eight-inch capacitive touch screen — the first non-resistive display to come to a production car — and a second, 12.3-inch fully configurable instrument cluster mounted behind the steering wheel. Two of those cores adapt on the fly to handle voice commands powered by the same Nuance technology used by many automakers, along with Apple’s personal assistant, Siri. But with CUE, everything is processed on board."
New Books Hadoop: The Definitive Guide, 3rd Edition--New from O'Reilly MediaO'Reilly Media has released "Hadoop: The Definitive Guide, 3rd Edition" by Tom White.
Calls for Presentations 2nd Call For Papers, 19th Annual Tcl/Tk Conference 2012The Tcl/Tk Conference will take place November 12-16, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The call for papers will be open until August 27.
Upcoming Events LUGOD presentation: "Wikimedia and Wikipedia"The Linux Users' Group of Davis (LUGOD) will have a presentation on "Wikimedia and Wikipedia" by Trevor Parscal and Roan Kattouw from the Wikimedia Foundation at their June 18 meeting in Davis, California.
PyCon Australia 2012 and Google Australia announce gender diversity grantsPyCon Australia and Google Australia have announced that they are joining forces to offer gender diversity delegate grants to women who wish to attend PyCon Australia in 2012. "These grants will cover up to $AUD500 of travel, accommodation and registration costs for women living outside of the Southern Tasmania region to attend this year's conference." Applications for the gender diversity delegates grants will close on June 15. PyCon AU takes place August 18-19, 2012 in Hobart, Tasmania.
PyCon DE 2012 - Registration OpenPyCon DE will take place October 29 - November 3, 2012 in Leipzig, Germany. Early bird registration is open until the end of June. The call for talks and tutorials is still open as well.
Linux Color Management Hackfest 2012There will be a Linux Color Management Hackfest November 16-19, 2012 in Brno, Czech Republic. Some funds are available to sponsor a limited number of people. Applications must be submitted by September 30.
Events: June 7, 2012 to August 6, 2012The following event listing is taken from the LWN.net Calendar.
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