Re: [RFC/PATCH 1/2] in-kernel sockets API

Chase,

On Tue, 13 Jun 2006, Chase Venters wrote:
I'm trying to imagine what kind of legitimate non-GPL modules might
use them.

Example: in-kernel RTP implementation derived from AT&T rtp-lib
implementation (non-GPL compatible license) utilizing this kernel
interface for UDP socket access.
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