Re: License that converts to GPL after a specified amount of time

[Alfred M. Szmidt]

   > > I'm looking for examples of software licenses that allow the end user
   > > to redistribute copies under the GPL after a specified amount of time
   > > has passed.  I think that Ghostscript used to be licensed like this,
   > > but I can't seem to locate the old license.
   >
   > > Does anyone have an example of a license like this?
   >
   > > Thanks.
   >
   > There is no legal mechanism to allow an end user to redistribute
   > copyrighted material under another license except transferring ownership
   > to the end user under an exclusive license.

   So does this mean the author cannot authorize the user to do
   something else without giving up ownership?

I suggest you contact a lawyer, he will be able to answer your
questions.