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• Towards interoperability for European public services
  Landmark publication of the European Interoperability Framework by the European Commission. Of course, this is only guidance, and the political context is very complex as evidenced by the language around “FRAND” and patents. Let’s see if they can stick to this better than they can stick to their own procurement guidelines.
• Freedom to compete: Fixing software procurement
  As if to provide caution for those welcoming the EIF publication, FSF Europe continues its very rational and well-argued assault on the European Commission’s failure to follow its own rules.

Also:

• EFF Location Privacy Victory at Third Circuit Stands, With Implications Far Beyond Your Cell Phone
  Second EFF win of the week establishes the important principle that your location data is protected by the 4th amendment and can’t be obtained
• Marwell Wildlife: Adopt a Penguin
  If you’re stuck for a gift idea for a Linux fan in the UK (or elsewhere actually), consider giving a Marwell animal sponsorship…

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