Re:We Love GPLv3, but Are Switching License to Apache 2.0
by jancsika on Wednesday December 09, 2020 @12:56PM
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> It was never going to be possible for Linux to switch, so it's honestly a bit of a moot point.
It wasn't moot because:
* the FSF apparently attempted to convince Linux devs that the GPLv3 could be compatible with Linus' intended use of GPLv2
* Linus has publicly claimed they were mendacious in his communication with them
That's not a great starting point for adoption of a new license. And while I'm sure there was also plenty of self-serving FUD coming from companies about the GPLv3, this ain't that.
It wasn't moot because:
* the FSF apparently attempted to convince Linux devs that the GPLv3 could be compatible with Linus' intended use of GPLv2
* Linus has publicly claimed they were mendacious in his communication with them
That's not a great starting point for adoption of a new license. And while I'm sure there was also plenty of self-serving FUD coming from companies about the GPLv3, this ain't that.