Raul Miller writes: > > 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.
What rights from the GPL are being restricted by using a specific version of it? Section 9 only describes what happens when the original copyright holder(s) indicate "<x> or any greater version" or if they do not mention any version. Michael
