Messages in this thread | | | Date | Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:12:11 -0600 | From | "Chris Friesen" <> | Subject | Re: GPL question: using large contiguous memory in proprietary driver. |
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Kaz Kylheku wrote:
> I have the following question. Suppose that some proprietary driver > (otherwise completely clean, based only on non-GPL symbols)
The fact that it's not using GPL symbols does not actually mean that the driver is not a derivative work of the kernel (and thus subject to the GPL).
> Would it be okay to have a mechanism like this:
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You should probably talk to a lawyer specializing in IP law.
Chris
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