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flag A judge says Vizio may have to release TV software code it allegedly used without following open-source rules.

flag A California judge has tentatively ruled that Vizio may be required to release the source code for its SmartCast TV software, which allegedly uses open source components licensed under GPLv2 and LGPLv2.1. flag The Software Freedom Conservancy, representing a TV purchaser, argued Vizio violated GPL terms by failing to provide full source code since 2018. flag The judge’s tentative decision supports the claim that a contractual obligation existed when the code was requested, potentially setting a precedent for enforcing open source licenses in consumer electronics. flag The final ruling is expected in the coming weeks, with Vizio disputing the reasoning.

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