| 1 | COPYING_test_data () { |
| 2 | cat <<\EOF |
| 3 | |
| 4 | Note that the only valid version of the GPL as far as this project |
| 5 | is concerned is _this_ particular version of the license (ie v2, not |
| 6 | v2.2 or v3.x or whatever), unless explicitly otherwise stated. |
| 7 | |
| 8 | HOWEVER, in order to allow a migration to GPLv3 if that seems like |
| 9 | a good idea, I also ask that people involved with the project make |
| 10 | their preferences known. In particular, if you trust me to make that |
| 11 | decision, you might note so in your copyright message, ie something |
| 12 | like |
| 13 | |
| 14 | This file is licensed under the GPL v2, or a later version |
| 15 | at the discretion of Linus. |
| 16 | |
| 17 | might avoid issues. But we can also just decide to synchronize and |
| 18 | contact all copyright holders on record if/when the occasion arises. |
| 19 | |
| 20 | Linus Torvalds |
| 21 | EOF |
| 22 | } |