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Actually Linus didn't have any big problems with one of the GPLv3 drafts[1]. And many bits of the Linux kernel are individually licensed as GPLv2+. Not to menti
by cyphar 10y ago
Actually Linus didn't have any big problems with one of the GPLv3 drafts[1]. And many bits of the Linux kernel are individually licensed as GPLv2+. Not to mention that Linus used to have in COPYING that they were considering updating. Very few kernel developers hate GPLv3.
[1] http://www.computerworld.com/article/2544276/network-software/gplv3-third-draft--linus-likes-it--act-hates-it.html http://www.computerworld.com/article/2544276/network-softwar...
- jordigh 10y agoI was thinking of this position statement, which is signed by prominent Linux devs. I don't think they ever reconsidered their position after the final draft: http://lwn.net/Articles/200422/ http://lwn.net/Articles/200422/