Feb 15 2009

A Software License That’s Libre But Not Gratis?

duncan bayne writes “My company is developing some software using Ruby. It’s proprietary software — decidedly not free-as-in-beer — but I don’t want to tie my customers down with the usual prohibitions on reverse engineering, modification, etc. After all, they’re licensing the product from us, so I think they should be able to use it as they see fit. Does anyone know of an existing license that could be used in this case? Something that gives the customer the freedom to modify the product as they want, but prohibits them from creating derivative works, or redistributing it in any fashion?”

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Feb 14 2009

Tracking reveals songbirds' route – BBC News


New York Times

Tracking reveals songbirds' route
BBC News – 13 Feb 2009
By Mark Kinver The migration routes of two species of songbirds have been tracked for the first time, say scientists. They fitted tags to wood thrushes and purple martins in the north-east of the US before the birds began their journey to central and
Birds of a feather fly far a field. Canada.com
Scientists flabbergasted by speedy birds The Associated Press
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Feb 14 2009

NORAD to Calgary: Watch out for space debris – CTV.ca


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NORAD to Calgary: Watch out for space debris
CTV.ca – 2 hours ago
It was enough of a concern that the North American Aerospace Defense Council — better known as NORAD — called the Canadian government to let them know that a piece of space debris was headed towards Calgary.
Falling space junk strays from Alta. collision course Globe and Mail
Space junk disaster narrowly averted Calgary CTV
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Feb 14 2009

Apple Not Cool With Jailbreaking – E Canada Now


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Apple Not Cool With Jailbreaking
E Canada Now – 4 hours ago
New York (ECN) – When it comes to products, Apple has always liked to keep it in the family. Its electronic devices have always had some compatibility issues with non-Apple software.
Apple officially declares iPhone jailbreaks illegal TechSpot
Apple, MPAA, RIAA attack DRM circumvention requests Ars Technica
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Feb 14 2009

Flood warning cancelled – Lindsay Daily Post


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Flood warning cancelled
Lindsay Daily Post – 3 hours ago
KAWARTHA LAKES – Kawartha Region Conservation Authority advises that the Flood warning issued on Thursday, February 12 is no longer in effect.
Flood fears rising The Barrie Examiner
Rain causes flooding concerns Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
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Feb 14 2009

Hands On: Halo Wars – PC Magazine


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Hands On: Halo Wars
PC Magazine – 13 Feb 2009
by Daniel S. Evans Just when you thought Microsoft couldn't go any further with its Halo franchise, the company throws us a changeup and delivers an RTS game in the Halo universe.
'Halo Wars' demo hits 2m downloads Digital Spy
Halo Wars demo goes double platinum GameSpot
IGN – XboxAddict.com – DaniWeb – G4 TV
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Feb 14 2009

Mazda3 Sport GT wears happy face – The Province


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Mazda3 Sport GT wears happy face
The Province – 13 Feb 2009
It doesn't seem that long ago that Mazda dealers complained privately they only made money servicing and fixing the latest models under warranty.
Refreshed 2010 Mazda CX-7 receives new engine CanadianDriver
New Mazda3s to premiere at Geneva show TheChronicleHerald.ca
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Feb 14 2009

A New Hybrid Sprouts in the Shadow of the Prius – New York Times


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A New Hybrid Sprouts in the Shadow of the Prius
New York Times – 20 hours ago
By JERRY GARRETT IN designing the 2010 Insight, Honda’s goal was to create a hybrid car that was not just practical, but would be priced within reach of eco-conscious buyers on a budget, providing a greener choice to customers who cannot afford a Civic
Top-rated reviews of the week CNET News
Comparison Test: 2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Edmunds.com/Inside Line
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Feb 14 2009

British explorers to measure Arctic ice in North Pole – Canada.com


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British explorers to measure Arctic ice in North Pole
Canada.com – 12 Feb 2009
By Claire Biddiscombe, Canwest News ServiceFebruary 12, 2009 5:01 PM Icebergs, which often glide by the province in the spring, are a popular attraction for tourists to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Team will use radar to measure thinning Arctic ice Reuters
Explorers head to pole to measure sea ice The Canadian Press
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Feb 14 2009

Facebook makes partners jealous, researchers say – CBC.ca

Facebook makes partners jealous, researchers say
CBC.ca – 13 Feb 2009
Moreover, the more time one person spends online on the social networking site monitoring his or her partner, the more suspicious that person becomes, the two said in a news release Friday.
Facebook is … breeding spying, jealous lovers Globe and Mail
In love on Facebook? It's complicated Guelph Mercury
Exchange Morning Post
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