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Now? The author is seeing a possible coup of the FSF, as there are many corporations and individuals calling for the resignation of the entire board of the FSF,
by thinkingemote 6y ago
Now? The author is seeing a possible coup of the FSF, as there are many corporations and individuals calling for the resignation of the entire board of the FSF, not just RMS.
These organisations are more MIT-adjacent than hardline GPL
The FSF controls the GPL license. If a coup happens then those in charge could create a GPLv4 with less freedoms. "GPLv3 or later" licenses would then have this GPLv4 applied to it.
It's a theory bordering on a conspiracy and a big stretch to me, as in practice I cant see it happening but it is a warning that should be heard at least.
- rurban 6y agoI don't believe they would dare to cripple the GPL, but they would certainly cripple the rest with COC's, word police ("main"), and similar harmful destruction. And the coup already happened.