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    SubjectRe: off topic: GPL and binary modules
    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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