Some time ago (after 0.90.3) clamav changed its license, downgrading it from 
"GPLv2 or later" to "GPLv2 only", thus making it incompatible with programs 
linking to libclamav and released under the "GPLv3 or later", which are now 
being common.

The first application to drop clamav support is the "Claws Mail" mail client:
http://www.thewildbeast.co.uk/wordpress/2008/02/29/claws-mail-clamav-gplv2-gplv2-gplv3-and-the-clamav-plugin/
Others may follow.

So, what's the real motivations for the downgrade from "GPLv2 or later" to 
"GPLv2 only"? Has clamav / SourceFire removed the "or later" clause because has 
plans to ask payment or sue its users for patent in the code (both forbidden by 
the GPLv3)? I hope no. Is there a future plan to restore the "or later" clause?

Thanks,
Fabio

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