Re: GPL only modules [was Re: [GIT PATCH] more Driver core patches for 2.6.19]

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Linus Torvalds wrote:
Because I think it's stupid. So use somebody else than me to push your political agendas, please.


ACK, I agree completely. I think its a silly, political, non-technical decision being pushed here.

For the record, I also disagree with the sneaky backdoor way people want to add EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL() to key subsystems that drivers will need. EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL() is more to emphasize that certain symbols are more 'internal' or frequently changed, and therefore use of them would imply you are using a derived work of the kernel. EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL() is /not/ a place for political activism either.

	Jeff


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