John H. Robinson, IV wrote:
If there is an incompatibility between the GNU GPLv2 and GNU GPLv3, that is entirely on the FSF's head. This is not the fault of those that did not feel like extending future trust to the FSF.
It is the fault of both parties. Linus wanted control, so he chose the GPL *and* chose to prevent the future mutation. He cannot choose the GPLv3 now even if he wanted to. Personally, I think he is just too pigheaded to admit publicly that he screwed up; it wouldn't be the first time. He forgot to allow himself the *choice* to adjust the license, and now he is stuck. Big Time.
Consequently, from the FSF point of view, Linux now has no bearing on the GPLv3 because they couldn't choose it even if they wanted to. The FSF is going to write the license they want without any consideration for Linux. Oh, well.
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