Re: ext2 fs corruption and usb devices

Zwane Mwaikambo (zwane@linux.realnet.co.sz)
Tue, 29 Jan 2002 16:20:46 +0200 (SAST)


On Tue, 29 Jan 2002, Pierre Rousselet wrote:

> Q1: Are the ST USB drivers for Linux completely Open Source ?
>
> A1: Alcatel supports the Open Source Movement, but feels it has to
> protect it's Intellectual property. Therefore, The drivers are only
> partially Open Source.
> There is a open source kernel-module (GPL) and a closed source
> management application. The management application is distributed as a
> binary and contains the firmware.

Thanks for clearing that up.

Regards,
Zwane Mwaikambo

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