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,