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Concerning to see that the author does not realize they cannot relicense GPL code without contributor consent.



They "can" because nothing will happen to them. Is anyone really going to sue?


Not to the guy that sold, no. I expect if the new owners try to change the license people will actually care though on the principle of the matter.


Have fun trying to sue an Israeli malware company into compliance. The reason so many malware companies operate out of Israel is because the Israeli government shields them from consequences.




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