Colin McMillen wrote:
This is why I never use the "or any later version" clause in any
software I release. Sure, it may seem a bit paranoid, but I don't see
any substantial reason why the clause is there in the first place. If
the FSF comes up with a new, improved version X of the GPL that
addresses some sort of problem, I'll re-release my code *myself* under
GPL version X, or under a dual license... I don't need the clause in
there to automatically let the FSF do it for me. :P
I guess this is a win as long as you outlive the FSF.
Once you die or lose interest in computers, the licence is "frozen". If the
FSF is still alive and legit, and has an improved licence, but you've already
died, then that's too bad.
I could always leave a clause in my will that amends the licenses of all
GPL software I've produced in my life to also be licensable under "any
later version" of the GPL. Or transfer the copyright of my code
explicitly to some other person that I can trust to make a reasonable
decision for me. I'd rather specify who this person is myself rather
than letting $RANDOM_FSF_LEADER make the choice for me.
- Colin
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