Re: Copyright notices

[Richard M. Stallman]

    > It occurs to me that if there isn't a release until 2006 (or later!) then
    > all the files will need to be changed again.  Now that the legal advice
    > suggests a straightforward solution perhaps this process could
    > (ultimately) be scripted.

    Note that it doesn't say that we necessarily need to add the subsequent
    years after the latest change.

What does "subsequent years after the latest change" mean?