Global File System (GFS) Relicensed under SPL

thk writes "Sistina, the main developer of the Global File System, has changed its license from GPL to SPL (Sistina Public License). SPL is basically a free-for-non-profit-use license. Interestingly, the change came just after beta testing, leaving some users a bit miffed. The GFS is an important component of some GPL clustering projects, such as Compaq's SSIC project. The Sistina press release is here."

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It's still GPL'd - at least the beta is.

[tshak]

So, get the latest GPL'd version and let's branch off and finish it ourselves. They can't legally take an existing codebase and un-GPL it. If so, then the GPL is worthless, because a company can just release a free codebase, wait until everyone uses it, and then commercialize it. Hogwash!