For Approval: GPLv3

Matthew Flaschen matthew.flaschen at gatech.edu
Sat Sep 1 23:52:48 UTC 2007


Alexander Terekhov wrote:
> ("Microsoft would be bound by GPLv3 to extend that same promise of
> safety to all downstream users of that software")
> 
> How is that not a threat of specific performance, Matt?

It's quite possible to enforce the GPL by getting an injunction from a
court (based on copyright), preventing a violator from distribution.

Matt Flaschen



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