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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