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

Alexandre Oliva
2007-06-14T20:57:19Z

On Jun 14, 2007, Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org> wrote:

> - I chose the GPLv2, fully understanding that the Tivo kind of
> situation is ok.

Wow, do you remember the date when you first thought of this business
model?

> And you are apparently totally unable to understand - or respect - that I
> actually made an informed decision that happens to be different from what
> you *wish* it were.

While you insist in the nonsensical tit-for-tat argument and "in kind"
retributions, I don't think I have much of a choice, because this is
not what the GPL is about, this is not what it requires of licensees.

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