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Information Technology News Microsoft goes open source for blogging software
Information Technology News Microsoft goes open source for blogging software | Microsoft goes open source for blogging software |
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| by Stephen Withers | |
| Tuesday, 09 December 2008 | |
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Even though Oxite sounds like an alternative to other blogging systems, it is not intended for use by the mass market at this stage. "This is a community project. If the community decides to build this to work well for consumers down the road we won't stop it," says the FAQ. Like other CMSs, Oxite separates the design and coding side of site management from content creation and editing. Sure, purists who say "GPL or nothing" will be disappointed. Oxite is released under the Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL), which basically says you can use the software, prepare derivatives, and distribute the original or your derivative. Oh, and there's a patent grant providing protection for those taking part in the permitted activities. Where can you see Oxite in action? Please read on. |
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