Re: Linksys/Cisco GPL Violations

[Florian Schirmer]

Hi,

> That is true, according to the GPL, _only_ if the modules are
> distributed as separate works. If they are part of a collective work
> which is based on the kernel (note, not a _derived_ work but a
> _collective_ work) then they must be released under the terms of the
> GPL.

Dont get me wrong. I agreee that there are still issues with the wireless
driver. IMHO binary modules aren't legal at all. I just don't wanted to
start the binary discussion and therefore posted the misleading statement.

Regards,
   Florian

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