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Subject: Re: [Ksummit-discuss] [CORE TOPIC] GPL defense issues
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On Fri, 2016-08-26 at 15:45 -0400, Matthew Garrett wrote:
> On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 3:03 PM, Linus Torvalds
[..]
> > I'm sure you've heard the term "GPL maximalist". It's not a pretty
> > thing, and it's hurting us. We were successful exactly because we 
> > were *not* maximalists.
> > 
> > We absolutely should fight that fringe movement.
> 
> We agree that quiet negotiation is the preferred tactic. We agree 
> that lawsuits may be necessary as a final resort. It doesn't seem 
> like we're disagreeing on anything fundamental in that respect. What 
> Karen has suggested is an opportunity for the kernel community to 
> give clear input into when that final resort should be acceptable.

I think the disagreement is over *when* you give up and go for the
final resort.  And who you trust to take that decision.

James