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Bill: Free Software Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Radical Action
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: May 4363
Description[?]:
A bill to promote free software |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Protection of original works of technology and arts.
Old value:: Works of technology and art are protected by copyright.
Current: Works of technology and art are protected by copyright.
Proposed: Technology and art are part of the commons and are not protected by copyright.
Article 2
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 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: 0 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 711 | |||
abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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