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SubjectRe: [PATCH] 2.6.25-rc2-mm1 - fix mcount GPL bogosity.
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Alan Cox <alan@redhat.com> writes:

>> Actually I think the _GPL exports are really harmful - somebody
>> distributing a binary module may claim he/she doesn't violate the GPL
>> because the module uses only non-GPL exports. OTOH GPL symbols give
>
> They can claim that anyway. The can claim to be alien life forms too. Claim
> is not the same as legal decision.

Sure but it may be now easier to convince the judge they are right. Of
course if they aren't using GPL exports - if they are, perhaps harder.

> From what I've seen its helped make binary
> module abusers more cautious.

Those not using _GPL exports?
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Krzysztof Halasa


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