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DateWed, 2 Feb 2005 15:29:09 -0800
FromGreg KH <>
SubjectRe: Please open sysfs symbols to proprietary modules
On Wed, Feb 02, 2005 at 03:23:30PM -0800, Patrick Mochel wrote:
> > What is wrong with creating a (GPL'd) abstraction layer that exports
> symbols to the proprietary modules?

Ick, no!

Please consult with a lawyer before trying this.  I know a lot of them
consider doing this just as forbidden as marking your module
MODULE_LICENSE("GPL"); when it really isn't.

thanks,

greg k-h
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