Re: [tlug] Proprietary code linked with GPL code

[Scott Robbins <scottro@example.com>]

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On Fri, Dec 16, 2005 at 04:20:01PM +0900, Edward Middleton wrote:
> On Fri, 2005-12-16 at 14:57 +0900, Stephen J. Turnbull wrote:
> > >>>>> "Edward" == Edward Middleton <edwardmiddleton@example.com> writes:
> > 
> >     Edward> My understanding is that if the GPL kernel used a non-GPL
> >     Edward> standard interface
> > 
> 
> OK put it a more long winded way. If it is an interface that is specific
> to a GPL kernel then it would be undeniable that it was written
> explicitly to interface with that kernel and as such is a derivative
> work.  If it uses a generic interface that is supported by a non GPL
> kernel then it is arguable that the driver was not derived from the GPL
> kernel.


An interesting, albeit biased in favor of the BSD license, article is on
wasabisystems.com.  


http://www.wasabisystems.com/pdfs/Linux_or_BSD.pdf


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