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Bill: Open Software
Details
Submitted by[?]: Gaduridos Pagan and Discordian Network
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: December 2544
Description[?]:
| To enhance quality and production of software |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on the source code of software.
Old value:: The government has no stance on the source code of software.
Current: The government does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software.
Proposed: The government does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The patenting of software techniques.
Old value:: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Current: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Proposed: Software designs, techniques, formulae and algorithms cannot be patented.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 127 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 373 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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