BitKeeper free license revoked for Linux kernel
Larry McVoy of BitMover revoked the free license for BitKeeper for Linux kernel development, citing reverse-engineering attempts by Andrew Tridgell.
Significance
This act directly triggered Linus Torvalds' decision to create a new, open-source distributed version control system, leading to Git.
Key facts
- Date
- 2005-04-03
- Type
- controversy
- Location
- Internet (email exchanges, public announcements)