[Foundation-l] Re: license roadmap ?

[Jimmy Wales]

Jean-Baptiste Soufron wrote:
> On another hand, we are all talking like if re-licensing should be  done
> right now in the blink of an eye... when we have time and we can  do it
> slowly.
> 
> If we need something like a roadmap :
> 
> 1. A good first step could be to enable dual-licensing as the default 
> policy for new additions,
> 
> 2. then to begin to authors of old-gfdl content to re-license their  stuff,
> 
> 3. and finally to replace gfdl-only content if necessary.
> 
> That would allow a slow but smooth process for relicensing. With 
> adapted tagging, it could be a very good solution.

One of the biggest obstacles to relicensing may be that I don't support
it and that I don't think it is necessary or a good idea.

My opinion could change over time, of course, depending on
circumstances.  But I see no reason for it now.

--Jimbo