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

Alexandre Oliva
2007-06-14T02:04:26Z

On Jun 13, 2007, Daniel Hazelton <dhazelton@enter.net> wrote:

> Still doesn't explain why you have argued that the GPLv3 doesn't
> attempt to cover hardware and then provide proof that it does.

It doesn't cover hardware, in the same way that it doesn't cover
patents, and it doesn't cover pro-DRM laws. It merely arranges, as
best as we've managed a copyright license to do, that they can't be
used as excuses (or tools) to disrespect the freedoms that the GPL
demands all licensees to respect for other users.

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