Messages in this thread | | | Date | Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:20:18 -0800 | From | Greg KH <> | Subject | Re: 2.6.16 serious consequences / GPL_EXPORT_SYMBOL / USB drivers of major vendor excluded |
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On Sun, Feb 19, 2006 at 02:09:04PM +1100, Anton Blanchard wrote: > > FYI The lkml FAQ paints a different picture: > > Note that Linus has stated that existing symbols will not be switched to > GPL-only. Developers of proprietary modules for Linux need not fear. > Furthermore, it is quite unlikely that Linus will look favourably upon > the introduction of new core driver APIs which are restricted to > GPL-only modules. This would not be in the best interests of Linux. > Linus has forwarded me a message he sent to someone else to clarify his > views.
I suggest that this entry be updated with all of the new information that has happened in the 8 years or so since that was written :)
thanks,
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