Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:38:42 +0300 | From | Tarkan Erimer <> | Subject | Re: Dual-Licensing Linux Kernel with GPL V2 and GPL V3 |
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Linus Torvalds wrote: > On Sun, 10 Jun 2007, Linus Torvalds wrote: > >> I have yet to see any actual *reasons* for licensing under the GPLv3, >> though. >> > > Btw, if Sun really _is_ going to release OpenSolaris under GPLv3, that > _may_ be a good reason. I don't think the GPLv3 is as good a license as > v2, but on the other hand, I'm pragmatic, and if we can avoid having two > kernels with two different licenses and the friction that causes, I at > least see the _reason_ for GPLv3. As it is, I don't really see a reason at > all. > > I personally doubt it will happen, but hey, I didn't really expect them to > open-source Java either(*), so it's not like I'm infallible in my > predictions. > > Linus > > (*) And I've been pushing for that since before they even released it - I > walked out on Bill Joy at a private event where they discussed their > horrible previous Java license. >
Thanks for making things more clear :-) Some really strong indications that Sun is very willing to,at least, "Dual-License" the OpenSolaris with GPLv3. I think; in a very short time; we will see when the GPLv3 finalized and released.
Regards,
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