Re: kernel 2.6.8 pwc patches and counterpatches

From: Greg KH (greg_at_kroah.com)
Date: 08/27/04

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To: Wouter Van Hemel <wouter-kernel@fort-knox.rave.org>

    On Fri, Aug 27, 2004 at 01:35:01AM +0200, Wouter Van Hemel wrote:
    > On Thu, 26 Aug 2004, Greg KH wrote:
    >
    > >It's not that kind of decision. The fact is that the hook is illegal,
    > >so I am forced to remove it. End of story.
    > >
    >
    > Define 'illegal'.

    Having a hook in the kernel (in GPLed code) for the explicit purpose of
    allowing a binary module is not allowed. Go read Linus's statements
    about this in the archives.

    > Philips supports the linux driver, for now in it's partial binary form. I
    > bought the webcam. I also bought the drivers (for windows) that came with
    > the webcam. I have every right to have my paid-for product working.

    Then talk to Phillips, or Nemosoft. I didn't rip the driver out of the
    kernel, only the hook. Nemosoft asked that the driver be riped out, and
    that's his option.

    > Binary code is not illegal. Undesirable, maybe. But not illegal. It's not
    > even included in the kernel code. Only a hook, and it's not even a forced
    > dependency.

    Great, then use the version I did without the hook. That's fine with
    me.

    thanks,

    greg k-h
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