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    SubjectRe: GPL vs non-GPL device drivers
    On Wednesday February 14, vj.linux@gmail.com wrote:
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    > However we have a worrying trend here. If at some point it becomes
    > illegal to load our modules into the linux kernel, then it is
    > unacceptable to us. We would have been better off choosing VxWorks or
    > OSE 3 years ago when we made an OS choice. The fact that Linux is
    > becoming more and more closed is very very alarming.

    Might I suggest that you give very serious consideration to
    open-sourcing your drivers? There are benefits and well as costs, and
    many have found that the benefits substantially out weigh the costs.

    NeilBrown
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