[fingal]

I suppose that if Linux use became more widespread then the use of open source code/projects would spread too. I see this as a good thing!

In fact, cross-platform open source software (rather than Linux OS use) seems to have caught on here in the UK... up to a point. I'm seeing more open source Forum packages out there, and a couple of high profile public sector schemes for bespoke programs

I don't know if all of this is strictly GPL stuff, but it's encouraging. I don't actively advocate Linux much. If Linux became the operating system of choice for most end users I think this would encourage greater openness and information sharing in general.

Or is this too idealistic?

[techieMoe]

Originally Posted by Santa's little helper

So there have been court cases involving GPL ? Do you have any more info ?

Here's what I could find:

GPL gets court approval

GPL court challenge in English - Boing Boing