Re: Using GPL'd Linux drivers with non-GPL, binary-only kernel

Jean-Marc Lienher (oksid@bluewin.ch)
Tue, 06 May 2003 21:28:50 +0200


Jamie Lokier a écrit :

> Then, you can (a) rewrite everything, using the knowledge you gained
> from reading the various open source drivers, or (b) just use those
> drivers, and save a lot of effort.

Where is the problem ?
In the (b) option, the GPL drivers must still be distributed under
the GPL.

(If you like legal issues and if you want to laugh, I have a funny
web page about the GPL. http://www.oksid.ch/license/faq.html )

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