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Torvalds "Pretty Pleased" With Latest GPLv3

Posted by kdawson on from the with-sugar-on-top dept.

Novus Ordo Seclorum writes "According to CNet, Linus Torvalds is 'pretty pleased' with the current GPL v3 draft. He said, 'Unlike the earlier drafts, it at least seems to not sully the good name of the GPL any more.' After his earlier criticism, some had questioned whether such controversies would lead to rifts in the community, especially if the kernel ended up under a different license than the GNU tools. But with the latest revisions, Linus will entertain moving the kernel over to the GPL v3."

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  1. Interesting.. by xENoLocO · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...and this whole time I was losing sleep on whether linus would be pleased.

    Slow news day? :)

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    1. Re:Interesting.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

      Yeah unfortunately there hasn't been any new reports on Vista or pre-built Linux PCs in the last three hours. Things are getting desperate.

  2. They have no idea.. by dgr73 · · Score: 4, Funny

    on how to get a Finn to see your point in negotiations. It's easy:

    1. Invite the Finn to a sauna that's been heated to a 120C

    2. Help him down a case of beer and 2 litres of vodka while enjoying the sauna for 4-5 hours

    If you are still able to make your case after this, you will find the Finn much more appreciative of your point of view.

  3. "Pretty Pleased", but... by RealGrouchy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Torvalds may be "Pretty Pleased" with the current draft, but I won't be satisfied with it until Torvalds is "Pretty Pleased with a Cherry On Top."

    - RG>

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  4. Re:So who is more powerful? by melikamp · · Score: 4, Funny

    Stallman, obviously, is a half-Human cleric of Lathander and a Divination wizard, while Linus is a pure Gnome Enchanter wizard and has some powerful equipment.

    Sure, Linus has more powerful spells, being a pure class, but, IMHO, Stallman is more powerful because he usually carries the initiative and can cast Silence, which really screws up other casting types.

  5. Re:Bribed. by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 4, Funny

    No? Who's bigger and more well-known amongst todays geeks: Stallman on Linus? I'll bet there's a bunch of young whippersnappers out there who have never heard of rms. (HEY YOU KIDS, GET OFF MY LAWN!) Compare to Linus. Not since Ken has a hacker been known universally by his first name only. If I say 'Linus' in the context of software, you immediately know I'm talking about the blanket-holding, piano-playing kid in the Peanuts cartoon.

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  6. Re:So who is more powerful? by evil_Tak · · Score: 4, Funny

    I suspect Linus might object to his characterization as a Gnome...is there a race that clearly correlates with KDE?

  7. Re:So who is more powerful? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    is there a race that clearly correlates with KDE? Soon. Wait for the release of KKKde. It will come loaded with a White-colored theme.
  8. Re:Bribed. by Brad+Eleven · · Score: 2, Funny

    Stallman on Linus?
    Ugh, I just got a visual.
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  9. Re:Both and neither by suggsjc · · Score: 2, Funny

    seems a lot like giving a "gift" to someone that you really bought for yourself.
    Honey, for your birthday your getting a boob job...
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  10. Re:Bribed. by nacturation · · Score: 4, Funny

    I honestly don't see how Linus is that relevant. Linus is like the head priest of the bazaar.
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  11. Linus!?!?!? by Bruce+Perens · · Score: 2, Funny
    Geez, pigs will fly! Or at least they will stop being pig-headed :-)

    I had to look twice to make sure this wasn't April first come early.

    Bruce

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  12. Re:GPL v3 is Novell-cide by fucksl4shd0t · · Score: 2, Funny

    Either way it's loose, loose, loose for Novell.

    They could just buy a wrench and tighten that fucker up.

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