IronPython URLs

Jimmy Schementi, responsible for dynamic languages on Silverlight, has responded to the article in the Register on the licensing of the Dynamic Language Runtime. Despite its sensationalist headline, the article basically says that the DLR will remain Open Source but won't accept contributions, whilst IronPython and IronRuby will accept contributions. Jimmy confirms this, and includes the timetable for the expected release of the DLR 1.0: The DLR will Continue to be Licensed under the Ms-Pl

The Microsoft license used for IronPython is now Open Source - or at least approved by the OSI. It is now called the Microsoft Public License: Microsoft Public License OSI Approval Announcement

Microsoft have submitted their Shared Source Licenses to the OSI for approval as a recognised 'Open Source' licenses: Intelligent Design, the OSI and Microsoft There is now part of the Microsoft website devoted to open source , plus a blog from thier open source labs called Port 25 .