Re: [Savannah-hackers] savannah.gnu.org: submission of CCMS

[Mathieu Roy]

Le jeu 27 jun 2002 à 13h42, mose a écrit :
> On Thu, Jun 27, 2002 at 12:51:19PM +0200, Mathieu Roy wrote:
> > In fact, if you release your software under the GPL v2 and later and
> a
> > GPL v3 is released, people will have the choice to :
> >    - use your software under the GPL v2
> >    - use your software under the GPL v3
> >
> > So, if you think that the GPL v3 may be too restrictive for you, it
> is
> > not really a problem to choose the "and later" since nothing forbid
> you
> > too continue using the v2.
> > The only reason to refuse the "and later version" is the fear the
> GPL
> > v3 can be less restrictive.
>
> - that sounds meaningful. I agree with that and will change my
> headers.
>
> But I remain curious about the necessity to do that. Loic talked about
> dangers. What may occur if licence is only specified to be v2 and not
> later ? I'm okay it's not a problem, but what is the goal of that
> statement ?
>
> thanks for your time wasted for my comprehension,

Well, it is not waste of time!
I think that a page explaining this on www.gnu.org would be welcome.

Regards,

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Mathieu Roy
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