linux-kernel - RE: GPLv3 Position Statement

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Message-ID: <MDEHLPKNGKAHNMBLJOLKGEOLOLAB.davids@webmaster.com>
Date:	Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:18:57 -0700
From:	"David Schwartz" <davids@...master.com>
To:	"Linux-Kernel@...r. Kernel. Org" <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: RE: GPLv3 Position Statement

> Interestingly, 2.b seem to say that if I received a program under
> GPLv2, and I pass it on, then I must pass it on under GPLv2-only...
> So to be able to distribute something written today under GPLv3 (when
> it comes into existence), you must be the original or have received it
> directly from the original author....

The GPL *cannot* say that. The GPL can only fail to give you rights, it
cannot take rights you would otherwise have away.

DS

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