Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:13:16 -0700 | From | "Jeffrey V. Merkey" <> | Subject | Re: When is the kernel moving to GPLv3? (probably feeding a troll :) |
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Lennart Sorensen wrote:
>The "consensus" seems to be: The kernel is currently GPLv2 (and nothing >else) and changing that is almost an imposible task, and the majority of >the major active contributers also don't seem interested in considering >the GPLv3 in its current form. It really seems to be that simple. > >Some people claim Novell's "Deal" isn't even permitted under the GPLv2, >or that the "Deal" has no meaning or purpose at all. > > >
There exists sufficient precedence and case law to assert this position as accurate. It would take a patent infringement case where GPL code was being distributed to establish it as a matter of law. I can guarantee Novell and M$ will avoid any such suit for that very reason.
It may all be moot and not really matter, other than for FUD factor by Novell/M$.
Jeff
>-- >Len Sorensen > > >
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