Re: [PATCH v2 15/16] mmc: sdhci-omap: Add SPDX identifier

From: Joe Perches
Date: Mon Feb 05 2018 - 16:51:12 EST


(Adding Kate Stewart)

On Mon, 2018-02-05 at 18:20 +0530, Kishon Vijay Abraham I wrote:
> The SPDX identifier is a legally binding shorthand,

As far as I know that "legally binding" bit is unproven.
So maybe, maybe not.

I don't doubt that it should be added, but I would be
hesitant to state in a commit message that it is
legally binding.

> which can be used
> instead of the full boiler plate text.

I would also be hesitant to remove existing license text.