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    SubjectRE: GPL and NON GPL version modules
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    On Tue, 2006-05-16 at 05:42, David Schwartz wrote:
    > > 1. I developed a code which interfaces well with a proprietary OS. Now,
    > > somebody else feels to use the same module in his Linux Kernel. So, he
    > > comes up with a patch, which interfaces and talks to my module with my
    > > interfaces and then makes a release with the patch. And, I would have no
    > > idea of my module being really compatible/used in Linux Kernel. One fine
    > > day, I would get a mail saying that I need to make my code open source.
    > > What would be my reply?
    >
    > When you say "makes a release with the patch", what are you talking about?
    > A release of what? It sounds like all you need to do is include a note in
    > your license that you prohibit combining your code with GPL'd code and
    > distributing the result. Talk to a lawyer about the right wording, but you
    > want to impose complying with any GPL obligations on the person who chooses
    > to combine your code with GPL'd code. Then it's not your problem.
    >
    > However, I don't see how it's your problem anyway. This sounds way outside
    > the scope of the GPL or any copyright license. Since your module is not a
    > derivative work of any GPL'd work, it should be well outside the scope of
    > the GPL.

    Unless the "someone else will release a GPL wrapper to my proprietary
    module" accident is planned from the start.

    Xav


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