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SubjectRe: off topic: GPL and binary modules
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On Thu, 2005-03-31 at 13:39 -0500, Brian Gerst wrote:
> 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.

You don't need to search very far. There's still a flame thread going on
today. Just search for

"Can't use SYSFS for "Proprietry" driver modules !!!."

At least you were correct in putting in "off topic".

-- Steve


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