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From: Alan Cox <alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk>
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> If we're still talking about whether a kernel module is required to be 
> released under GPL, then yes, this is not a gray area.  This is something 

Still wrong.

> that authors of original works can decide for themselves.  They have no 

Only if they are original works.

> obligation to release under GPL, however they must take special care to 
> ensure that the module does not (statically) link with the kernel.  Richard 

Also wrong.

You really should investigate a beginners text on intellectual property
law.

Alan