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WatchdogWhat's Next, Opus Office?

Posted 09/18/08 at 09:00:00 AM by The Maximum PC Staff

The WatchdogI ran across a site that’s selling something called Opal Office. The site, OfficeBestDeal.com, says the suite is compatible with Microsoft Office, but in reality it’s just OpenOffice! You can find that out when you open the program and it says on the first line of text, “OpenOffice.” Apparently, they’re charging $11.95 for it. Is this even legal?

— Marion Randall

Good question, Marion! Answer, as always, lies after the jump.

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FROM THE ARCHIVEThe GPL Goes To Court

Posted 09/20/07 at 09:24:11 PM by Erin Simon

The first ever lawsuit alleging copyright infringement for a violation of the GPL was initiated today. Will courts enforce the GPL? Stay tuned.

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