from the libertarian newspaper - the topic that won't die! (Actually GPL)
ben
kckman at gmail.com
Thu Jan 25 11:19:34 CST 2007
Luke -Jr wrote:
> On Thursday 25 January 2007 10:14, Hal Duston wrote:
>
>> Refering to another work, e.g. #include doesn't make the source code a
>> derivative work. If I have created the source code as an original work and
>> don't include any of the referenced work, but only refer to (#include) it,
>> it is not derivative work, and I can distribute it under any terms I may
>> desire. In order for a work to be a derivative work, the work needs to
>> actually include the other work and not merely refer to it.
>>
>
> Mere referencing would not make a kernel module possible. You need to copy
> symbol names and derive code from function arguments and Linux-invented
> structures.
>
Been following this thread from the perspective of a mildly
disinterested bystander. When did the "kernel" come into play with
regard to GPL and source code availability?
I can appreciate passionate defense of licenses and freedom and such,
but personal attacks aren't serving anyone.
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