Re: [PATCH] module: Clarify GPL-Compatible is OK

[Rusty Russell]

On Fri,  6 Apr 2012 17:11:22 -0700, "Luis R. Rodriguez" <mcgrof@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> From: "Luis R. Rodriguez" <mcgrof@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> While the kernel is GPLv2 individual files and modules have
> historically been allowed to be:
> 
>   * Dual BSD/GPL
>   * Dual MIT/GPL
>   * Dual MPL/GPL
> 
> This is done for several reasons but most importantly to be able to
> share between Linux and permissive licensed Operating Systems such
> as the BSDs.

1) It's always better to be explicit.
2) Changing any licencing mark on a file is a PITA, involving acks and
   lawyers.
3) I haven't yet been overwhelmed with the burden of maintaining licence
   strings.

Thanks,
Rusty.
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