Title :
Legal implications of operating systems
Author_Institution :
Christensen, O´Connor, Johnson & Kindness, Seattle, WA, USA
Abstract :
Linux is laudable for its features and technical attributes. But Linux is also a legal marvel. Using donated time, money, and equipment, programmers developed a complete operating system that is free in the legal sense. Whatever your personal opinions regarding intellectual-property laws Linux should be applauded. The author looks at the copyright and other legal aspects of free software such as Linux
Keywords :
copyright; operating systems (computers); public domain software; Linux; copyright; free software; intellectual-property; legal aspects; operating systems; Computer aided instruction; Computer crime; Law; Legal factors; Linux; Open source software; Open systems; Operating systems; Protection; Software systems;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
