Re: [2.6 patch] unexport complete_all

From: Alan Cox
Date: Fri Mar 04 2005 - 08:11:51 EST


> Andrew, what is the policy for adding exports for out of tree GPL code?
>
> IMHO although it is convenient for maintainers of such code it is
> inconvenient for us (ie. when making changes to code) and gives
> people false assumptions about stability of *in-kernel* APIs.

Why isn't it _GPL if it is for a specific module need ?

Even more so for those cases where a person adds a non _GPL export for
another persons code.
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