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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2>>Richard Fontana scripsit:<BR><BR>>> The problem (if one wants to argue it is a problem) occurs because of<BR>>> the clause in GPLv2 that prohibits imposition of "further restrictions"<BR>>> on downstream recipients, coupled with the fact that there are certain<BR>>> requirements in (L)GPLv3 that are (arguably) "further restrictions"<BR>>> running with the 'Combined Work' -- notably, the limited Installation<BR>>> Information requirement. The LGPLv3 licensor can solve this problem<BR>>> through a grant of additional permission. <BR><BR>>Good point, and a good resolution.<BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2>An easier resolution is to simply release under LGPL v2 or later as I </FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2>mentioned.</DIV></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>