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Open source DVD burning software hit by legal threats

Publication:NewsforgeDate:Jul 07 2005
Reporter:Jay Lyman

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The threat of legal action has stifled several open source efforts that allowed interoperability between Linux-based computers and Plextor DVD burners. Plextor parent company Shinano Kenshi accused two open source developers working on the PxScan, PxView, and PxLinux software projects of infringing their rights and committing unfair commercial practices in the developers' mention of the projects on various discussion forums.
 

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Plextor practices a dangerSparhawk 7 Jul, 11:55
Not such a bad thingJamyskis B 8 Jul, 03:34

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