These stories are closely related at a philosophical level: Both stalwart entities have similar philosophies about what they think they can tell other people to do, how they do things, and what they fear:<\/p>\n
Libyan dictator warns against use of Facebook, 40 protesters injured<\/strong><\/p>\n Many Libyan Internet activists have declared their support for the pro-democracy movements and revolutions in the Middle East. After seeing the power of the people succeed in Tunisia and Egypt, they created groups on Facebook to call for political and economic reforms in Libya. Libya’s dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, has responded by warning against the use of Facebook, according to IFEX.<\/p>\n read the rest here <\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Microsoft bans open source from the Marketplace<\/strong><\/p>\n Microsoft has raised the ire of the open source community with its Windows Marketplace licence by specifically refusing to allow software covered under an open licence to be distributed.<\/p>\n The licence, which anyone wishing to distribute Windows, Windows Phone, or Xbox applications through the company’s copy of Apple’s App Store is required to agree to, is the usual torrent of legalese – but hides a nasty surprise for those who support open source ideals.<\/p>\n read the rest here <\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These stories are closely related at a philosophical level: Both stalwart entities have similar philosophies about what they think they can tell other people to do, how they do things, and what they fear: Libyan dictator warns against use of Facebook, 40 protesters injured Many Libyan Internet activists have declared their support for the pro-democracy … Continue reading Libyan Dictator Warns Against Facebook, Microsoft Bans OpenSource<\/span>