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The FSF will almost certainly never do that, and even if they did, Linux isn't licensed under "GPLv2 or Later." It's just under GPLv2, probably forever. Linux
by notriddle 4y ago
The FSF will almost certainly never do that, and even if they did, Linux isn't licensed under "GPLv2 or Later." It's just under GPLv2, probably forever.
Linux could change it if every single copyright holder consented, but that's even less likely than the FSF adding a field of endeavor restriction to the GPL. Google owns partial copyright to Linux. Other copyright holders are gone, and nobody knows who the heir is.
- mayankkaizen 4y agoI am clueless about these licensing matters. How does Google own partial copyright to Linux? I thought Linux is something independent.
- my123 4y agoEach contributor to Linux retains the copyright to their contributions. Google is a pretty big Linux contributor.