Re: Dual-Licensing Linux Kernel with GPL V2 and GPL V3

From: Alan Cox
Date: Mon Jun 11 2007 - 05:33:50 EST


> Now yes, they didn't consult with the individual owners of the kernel,
> who might hold different views as to if v2 covers keys like you have
> stated in the past, but the FSF's position in this area does hold some
> ammount of weight, especially in court if it were to come to that.

The authors position does have rather a lot of weight too. Especially as
they have been made plain to Tivo and various other relevant parties.

Alan
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