Re: off topic: GPL and binary modules
From: Brian Gerst (bgerst_at_didntduck.org)
Date: 03/31/05
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Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 13:39:59 -0500 To: Emmanuel Papirakis <papiraki@gmail.com>
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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