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GPLv3 appears to be the reason for shipping that ancient version of bash. If you look Apple ship a modern version of ZSH with their OS, I believe because it is

GPLv3 appears to be the reason for shipping that ancient version of bash. If you look Apple ship a modern version of ZSH with their OS, I believe because it isn’t affected by the same potential licensing issues.

mkesper 9y ago
But why? That doesn't seem like a rational choice by Apple.
- ascagnel_ 9y ago
  Apple wants to use open source code, but doesn't want to make their proprietary code open or to license patents to anyone who wants to build off of their code.