Re: Changed message for GPLONLY symbols

[Richard Gooch]

Keith Owens writes:
> When insmod detects a non-GPL module with unresolved symbols it
> currently says:
> 
> Note: modules without a GPL compatible license cannot use GPLONLY_ symbols
> 
> I thought that hint was self-explanatory, obviously it was not clear.
> Never underestimate the ability of lusers to misread a message.  insmod
> 2.4.12 will say
> 
> Hint: You are trying to load a module without a GPL compatible license
>       and it has unresolved symbols.  The module may be trying to access
>       GPLONLY symbols but the problem is more likely to be a coding or
>       user error.  Contact the module supplier for assistance.
> 
> Does anyone think that this message can be misunderstood by anybody
> with the "intelligence" of the normal Windoze user?

How about actually checking if the unresolved symbols are available in
the GPLONLY area? That would allow you to be more precise.

[Perhaps this has already been suggested: I haven't been paying
attention]

				Regards,

					Richard....
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