Re: freed_symbols [Re: People, not GPL [was: Re: Driver Model]]

Andre Hedrick
2003-09-14T05:50:22Z

Erik,

Explain how a symbol in 2.4 which was EXPORT_SYMBOL is now
EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL in 2.6 ?

When you can explain why the API for functionallity in 2.4 is ripped off
like an old lady's purse by a two-bit punk and made nojn-functional in 2.6
you may have a point.

But, you know what, I don't give a damn (DGD).

It is wrong and the original intent when it was discussed was for "NEW
SYMBOLS ONLY". But if distros can add in Symbols for code that does not
exist in the tree, why can't people change them?

But you have a nice day, and do you need a mail address for that letter
you want to send me? Please make it on heavy stock, you need some fiber
in your diet.

Cheers,

Andre Hedrick
LAD Storage Consulting Group

On Sat, 13 Sep 2003, Erik Andersen wrote:

> On Sat Sep 13, 2003 at 09:58:41PM -0700, Andre Hedrick wrote:
> >
> > Pretty Boy,
> >
> > It is coming and the intent is to return all the stolen symbols.
> > It is free for anyone to use and enjoy the usage of Linux once again.
> > So everyone get in line and SUE ME for GPL'ed drivers.
>
> Do whatever you want. Its your life. Laugh at people, mock
> people, rant, rave, violtate licenses, wantever you want.
>
> When you are done making noise, please explain how a closed
> source binary only product that runs within the context of the
> Linux kernel is not a derivitive work, per the very definition
> given in the kernel COPYING file that grants you your limited
> rights for copying, distribution and modification,
>
> -Erik
>
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