Messages in this thread | | | Date | Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:50:48 +0100 | From | arjan@fenrus ... | Subject | Re: The tainted message |
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In article <1019883102.8819.48.camel@wizard> you wrote:
> Secondly, loading the module doesn't actually 'taint' the kernel, but > instead it mostly invalidates your chances for support from the core > kernel maintainers.
and from most if not all distros
> I would like to propose that a clearer, more direct message be used. > Something like "Warning: kernel maintainers may not support your kernel > since you have loaded %s: %s%s\n" would be much more informative and > correct.
how about: "Warning: loading non GPL kernel module. Your kernel will be marked 'tainted'. This means kernel maintainers cannot support your kernel."
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