Re: GPL V3 and Linux - Dead Copyright Holders

[Pavel Machek]

Hi!

> ... and bearing in mind that there are legitimate non-DRM embedded and
> security applications where runtime software restrictions are required/
> inherent ... think:
> - software controlling consumer appliances such as cars, etc.

What is wrong with changing software in my car? I'm allowed to cut my
own brakes, why should I be disallowed in software in my car.

> - masked-ROM software (non-flashable)

That's fair; I don't think GPLv3 forbids ROMs, through.

							Pavel
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Thanks, Sharp!
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