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Bill: Free Software and Technology
Details
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: November 3430
Description[?]:
Free up the web. Keep the state out of the technological sector. Let private engineers, computer scientists and entrepreneurs go about their business without interference. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: There is a single privately-owned internet service provider, whose monopoly is guaranteed by law.
Current: There is a national state-owned internet service provider, but small private ISPs are allowed, which are heavily restricted to ensure that they stay small.
Proposed: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on the source code of software.
Old value:: The government requires that all source be closed.
Current: The government does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software.
Proposed: The government allows both open and closed source software.
Article 3
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: 119 | |
no |
Total Seats: 139 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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