Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: off topic: GPL and binary modules | From | Steven Rostedt <> | Date | Thu, 31 Mar 2005 14:11:08 -0500 |
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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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