On 07-Sep-06, at 1:40 PM, Nachiketa Sadhu wrote:
there is no clause saying it can be revoked - by definition the copyright holder can revoke the license unless
- there is a clause saying it is irrevocable
- the license has been paid for
- By principle of natural justice should it not be reverse? There
should be a clause saying the license can be revoked under these conditions.
I think GPL should have a clause where the licensor undertakes not to revoke the license unless the license conditions are violated.
When you say "paid for" is the consideration only financial? Does not your agreeing to the principle of freedom be taken as your payment?
the consideration need not be only financial - but the courts may not accept what you have stated as adequate consideration
btw, dont think i am opposed to the GPL - all i am saying is that when advocating the GPL we should be clear on what it means and not BS people who have genuine doubts.