Re: [Savannah-hackers] savannah.gnu.org: submission of CCMS

[mose]

On Thu, Jun 27, 2002 at 12:51:19PM +0200, Mathieu Roy wrote:
> In fact, if you release your software under the GPL v2 and later and a 
> GPL v3 is released, people will have the choice to :
>       - use your software under the GPL v2
>       - use your software under the GPL v3
> 
> So, if you think that the GPL v3 may be too restrictive for you, it is 
> not really a problem to choose the "and later" since nothing forbid you 
> too continue using the v2.
> The only reason to refuse the "and later version" is the fear the GPL 
> v3 can be less restrictive.

- that sounds meaningful. I agree with that and will change my headers.

But I remain curious about the necessity to do that. Loic talked about
dangers. What may occur if licence is only specified to be v2 and not 
later ? I'm okay it's not a problem, but what is the goal of that
statement ?

thanks for your time wasted for my comprehension,

regards,
mose