Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 31 Mar 2005 13:39:59 -0500 | From | Brian Gerst <> | Subject | Re: off topic: GPL and binary modules |
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Emmanuel Papirakis wrote: > Hello, > > before I go on, let me say that I did check the FAQ. I also checked > the available archives, but curiously did not find an answer to my > question (so I did Read The Fantastic Manual). > > As you know, most available drivers do come with the source code. But, > still, some come in binary form (often providing just enough code to > make them compliant with new kernel releases). > > Is this a GPL violation ? In any case, what is the official position > on the subject (is this legal or just tolerated) ? > > Thank you > > Emmanuel
Search the list archives, this has been flamed to death already.
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