[TriLUG] GPLv3 -- What do you think?

[Cristobal Palmer]

> I'm curious as to how many copyright holders who have thought about
> this section actually have chosen to allow users to choose alternative
> versions of the GPL.  In some sense doing so might seem to be most in
> line with the FSF philosophy, but it does seem to be a "leap of faith"
> on the part of the copyright holders that they and the FSF will be in
> accord on all aspects of the GPL in perpetuity.
>
> --
> Rick DeNatale

I think you hit the nail on the head. It would be interesting to get
an answer directly from the FSF as to why exactly that language is in
there (link? anyone?); I agree with you that the effect of giving that
option is to say to the person who will be releasing the code under
the license, "Trust us. You'll like our updates."

-CMP

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