"Chris Travers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> [...] I am right that Debian considers the GPL v3 to be a license whose
> use allows but does not ensure that the software meets the DFSG?

That's my understanding of it.

> Wouldn't
> the GPL v3 make our job in complying with these guidelines harder because we
> would have to review optional terms of all dependencies under the GPL v3?

Yes.  We also get to watch the early adopters for problems, like we
did with the FDL.

> Is that a good use of core time?  There are thus compelling reasons *not* to
> upgrade the license.  I just don't want to be forced to do so.

Time to make sure developers are talking to upstream developers!

Best wishes,
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