For Approval: GPLv3

Matthew Flaschen matthew.flaschen at gatech.edu
Sat Sep 1 23:59:39 UTC 2007


Chris Travers wrote:
> Now, you have been on record saying that this is only a matter of form
> and that removal of additional permissions under the GPL3 does not
> actually remove the permissions (only mention of them in the license). 
> However, I don't believe that this is correct.

It's a matter of form unless modifications have been made.

> Interestingly, my reading of the x.org license is that it also prevents
> sublicensing by:

Yet, it has been sublicensed by GPL software for years with no legal
objections.  Thus, I think your interpretation here is incorrect.

Matt Flaschen



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