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SubjectRe: The tainted message
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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