Messages in this thread | | | Date | Sat, 27 Feb 1999 15:36:07 -0500 (EST) | From | "Mike A. Harris" <> | Subject | MOSIX and kernel mods. |
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After I posted my last message on MOSIX, I went and scoured their website for information. My current understanding is that MOSIX is a NON-GPL binary only module, and that the modifications to the kernel that they make, and that are needed for proper MOSIX operation *ARE* GPL'd.
This opens up some "Gates" IMHO. So, if someone wants to hack a feature into the kernel, and it requires kernel source modification, they can just GPL their kernel source mods, and then put whatever they like into binary modules?
IMHO, this SUCKS. I say, *NO* thanks. Then Microsoft can put a big 10Mb GPL'd mod in the kernel that provides what is needed for their external embrace and extend addon binary modules, and we are FUCKED.
I'm getting sick of seeing stuff like this, and loopholes found in our licensing mechanisms. I love free software, but every day that passes by, I'm feeling more and more in agreement with Richard Stallman. Perhaps RMS is much more visionary than he gets credit for.
As a side note. How difficult would it really be for someone to SQUASH MOSIX by releasing a FULLY GPL'd product that is as functional or more?
I guess this aspect will win in the end. Long live GPL!
-- Mike A. Harris Linux advocate GNU advocate Computer Consultant Open Source advocate
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