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Bill: Free Software Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Popular Socialist Liberation Movement
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: March 2740
Description[?]:
| This bill will make software more affordable for all people in the country and promote fast computer science development. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on the source code of software.
Old value:: The government allows both open and closed source software.
Current: The government does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software.
Proposed: The government requires that all source be opened.
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:
| Date | 01:00:02, April 10, 2009 CET | From |  spencer green Party | To | Debating the Free Software Bill |
| Message | we have our questions about this but until i hear you explanation i wont ask. |
| Date | 04:12:19, April 10, 2009 CET | From | Rutanian Heritage Party | To | Debating the Free Software Bill |
| Message | This is not only ludicrous, economically unfeasible and fiscally irresponsible; it is also completely unnecessary. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 295 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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