linux-kernel - RE: The GPL: No shelter for the Linux kernel?

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Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.61.0609231004330.9543@yvahk01.tjqt.qr>
Date:	Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:10:42 +0200 (MEST)
From:	Jan Engelhardt <jengelh@...ux01.gwdg.de>
To:	David Schwartz <davids@...master.com>
cc:	linux-kernel <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: RE: The GPL: No shelter for the Linux kernel?

>
>Second, I should point out again that it is unfortunate that Linus did not
>retain for himself the exclusive right to modify the Linux kernel license.
>If some real problem ever does emerge in the GPLv2 as applies to Linux, it
>will be extremely difficult to resolve.
>
Easy to resolve, but difficult to implement:
remove the offending code (and rewrite).

>This is probably going to be controversial, but Linus should seriously
>consider adding a clause that those who contribute to the kernel from 
>now on consent to allow him to modify the license on their current 
>contributions and all past contributions, amending the Linux kernel 
>license as appropriate.

Now that you raise it: I think developers can already have done that 
if they wish - properly name author and conditions who may possibly 
change the license to what. Not that I have seen such code yet, but you 
never know.

Jan Engelhardt
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