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AUTOMATTIC IS DOING OPEN SOURCE DIRTY

Automattic demanding 8% of WP Engine's revenues for not 'giving back enough' to WordPress is a violation of general open source ideals and the specifics of the GPL license. The potential damage to the open source world extends far beyond WordPress. Open source has been successful over the last several decades because of the clarity and certainty of its licensing regime, which allows people to build a business on open source without fear of frivolous claims or surprise shakedowns. The integrity of these licenses is under direct assault by Automattic's claim for WP Engine's revenues. Automattic is able to change its license away from the GPL if it wishes.

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AN INTERNET DOMAIN

The British Government announced last week that it was transferring the sovereignty of an island in the Indian Ocean to the country of Mauritius, spelling the end of the .io domain suffix. This article looks at how geopolitical changes can unexpectedly disrupt the digital world. It explores historical precedents and office valuable context for tech founders, users, and observers. It also provides a look at the unexpected intersection of international relations and internet infrastructure.

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