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Recent library resources tagged with Contributed by Organizations or Campuses; Articles, Papers, and Reports; Open Source; Copyright Infringement; and Patents.

Blackboard Makes a Pledge
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Title:Blackboard Makes a Pledge (ID: CSD4792)
Author(s):Scott Jaschik (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:"After months of criticism that its patent policies had the potential to squelch important education projects, Blackboard on Thursday announced a "patent pledge" under which it vowed not to assert its patent rights to sue open source projects or home-grown software used by colleges and universities."
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http://insidehighered.com/news/2007/02/02/blackboard[Off site]
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Education Software Firm OKs Open-source Patent Use
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Title:Education Software Firm OKs Open-source Patent Use (ID: CSD4790)
Author(s):Stephen Shankland (CNET News.com)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:"Blackboard, whose software can be used to manage university courses, has taken a significant step to mollify open-source rivals who perceive a patent threat from the company."
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http://news.com.com/Education+software+firm+OKs+open-source+patent+use/2100-7344_3-6155469.html[Off site]
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An Uncommon Commons
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Title:An Uncommon Commons (ID: CSD3670)
Author(s):Philip H. Albert (ECT News Network)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:IBM recently "promised not to sue any open-source developer, distributor or user, and stated clearly that IBM is legally bound by that promise. However, the statement contains disclaimers that limit IBM's promise." The author discusses the difference between patents and copyrights.
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http://www.technewsworld.com/story/39732.html[Off site]
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