> > But in a wider sense, what other practical advantages would this confer? > This would also allow emulators currently under the (L)GPL to use more > accurate/complete components of MAME/MESS in place of what components they currently > use. I.e. Gens Plus GX and similar.
LOL afaik most of contributions to components like YM2612, Z80, PSG(?) for last few years was FROM GenesisPlusGX TO MAME.