Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 4 Dec 2003 18:03:49 -0700 | From | Erik Andersen <> | Subject | Re: Linux GPL and binary module exception clause? |
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On Thu Dec 04, 2003 at 07:58:18PM -0500, Zwane Mwaikambo wrote: > What about software which utilises Linux specific kernel > services, such as say some cd writing software?
An ordinary program that uses normal system calls?
linux/COPYING says: This copyright does *not* cover user programs that use kernel services by normal system calls - this is merely considered normal use of the kernel, and does *not* fall under the heading of "derived work".
-Erik
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