[linux-elitists] How is it possible to have a dual licensed Linux Distro.

[Jim Thompson]

Rick Moen wrote:
> Quoting Jim Thompson (jim@netgate.com):
> 
>> I think this was more to the point:
>> http://marc.info/?l=openbsd-misc&m=118836617815218&w=2
>>
>> Of course, in this case, Reyk's code (which is clearly based on Sam 
>> Leffler's "HAL", if you can read both source bases) is being stripped of 
>> its "dual license" and being put GPL-only.
> [...]
> 
> I'm extremely unclear on the relevance of your claim to Vyatta's Open
> Flexible Router distribution.  

Vyatta keeps its source in git: 
http://www.vyatta.com/twiki/bin/view/Community/SourceCodeAccess

> Alternatively, are you simply hijacking James's thread, and changing the subject?  I don't mind; I'd just like
> us to be clear on that.

yes, I was hijacking the thread, but I still think the situation with 
OpenBSD/Theo/Reyk/Leffler is more relevant.