Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 28 Mar 2005 19:36:46 -0800 | From | Greg KH <> | Subject | Re: Can't use SYSFS for "Proprietry" driver modules !!!. |
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On Mon, Mar 28, 2005 at 05:52:37PM +0100, Mark Fortescue wrote: > Hi Greg, > > If you read the Linux Kernel header file "linux/module.h", there is a > section about Licenses. If "Proprietary" licences are not leagal, then why > are they supported ?
They are not "supported" in any sense of the word.
> The implication of providing support for them in the header file is that > it is leagal to create and supply them.
I'm sorry, but you need to consult with a lawyer about this issue, as I am not one, and you are asking me legal questions and asking for my advice, which is not the wisest thing to do :)
Also, the current symbol markings for the sysfs and driver code interfaces are going to remain as is.
thanks,
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