On Mon, 17 Dec 2001, Volker Kuhlmann wrote:
> > no, the license can always be changed by those who own the code.
> > you can even use multiple licenses at once.
> > the only ones bound to the license are those that do not own the code.
>
> That may be true, but I was under the impression the the GPL was
> irrevocable? This would help considerably with safeguarding any investment
> made into the software.
My understanding is that GPL code you have in your possession remains GPL
regardless. But the author can change the copyright on his/her code and
any modifications after this cannot be incorporated into the original GPL
code.
Phil.
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