Re: GPL Question

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Fri Oct 27 2000 - 12:23:46 EST


> Now, if a module is loaded that registers a set of functions that have
> increased functionality compared to the original functions, if that
> modules is not based off GPL'd code, must the source code of that module
> be released under the GPL?

Consult a Copyright/'Intellectual Property' lawyer. I wouldnt ask a lawyer
to write a kernel driver, I would suggest not asking kernel hackers to do law 8)

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