> > I can see why you'd think that. However, that's not one of the terms > > offered by GPL v2. Perhaps there will be a GPL v3 which offers something > > analogous to "GPL v2 alone" as one of its terms.
On Thu, Aug 26, 2004 at 11:32:58AM -0400, Michael Poole wrote: > Section 9 of the GPLv2 is quite clear: It says *if* the the program > specifies that any later version may be used, then you may elect to > use a later version. True. > It also says that *if* no version is specified, > you may use any version. True. > It does not say those are the only choices for software that uses the > GPL, This is true in the sense that the copyright holder might also offer the software under some other license. > so it does not prohibit specifying a particular GPL version to the > exclusion of others. False. Section 6 says: Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions. You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients' exercise of the rights granted herein. -- Raul
