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[Tzeng, Nigel H.]

>Richard Fontana scripsit:

>> The problem (if one wants to argue it is a problem) occurs because of
>> the clause in GPLv2 that prohibits imposition of "further restrictions"
>> on downstream recipients, coupled with the fact that there are certain
>> requirements in (L)GPLv3 that are (arguably) "further restrictions"
>> running with the 'Combined Work' -- notably, the limited Installation
>> Information requirement. The LGPLv3 licensor can solve this problem
>> through a grant of additional permission. 

>Good point, and a good resolution.

An easier resolution is to simply release under LGPL v2 or later as I 
mentioned.
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