You are forgetting that section 6 of GPLv3 still applies. That's the so-called "anti-Tivoization clause" that states that you must give the device owner "Instal

You are forgetting that section 6 of GPLv3 still applies. That's the so-called "anti-Tivoization clause" that states that you must give the device owner "Installation information", allowing him to install and execute modified forms on this device. I understand why you would license your software under this if you want to give end users the SW freedoms developers enjoy. I also understand why many makers of safety-critical devices avoid it like the plague. Case in point, the automotive industry. Coincidentally, the Qt company has in past few years started engaging automotive companies [1][2]. The move to (L)GPLv3 can be valid and has other reasons besides pushing commercial licensing. But you can't say it doesn't have any impact on the industry. [1] https://www.qt.io/qt-news/qt-company-launches-automotive-suite-v1-0/ https://www.qt.io/qt-news/qt-company-launches-automotive-sui... [2] Spot the gauge needles and car body models in the announcement http://www.qt.io/qt5-7/ http://www.qt.io/qt5-7/