Re: Dual-Licensing Linux Kernel with GPL V2 and GPL V3

Alexandre Oliva
2007-06-20T20:11:01Z

On Jun 20, 2007, Manu Abraham <abraham.manu@gmail.com> wrote:

> Alan Cox wrote:
>>> Well, it is not Tivo alone -- look at http://aminocom.com/ for an
>>> example. If you want the kernel sources pay USD 50k and we will provide
>>> the kernel sources, was their attitude.
>>
>> GPLv2 deals with that case, and they can (and should) be sued for it
>> [except that US copyright law is designed for large music companies not
>> people]

> Their argument was that the mentioned sources contain propreitary
> closed stuff from IBM/AMCC for the PPC 405/440 and or for the NXP
> (MIPS based) chips.

As you probably know, this is not a valid excuse to distribute the
software under conditions that disrespect its license.

It doesn't mean you can force them to give you the source code, it
only means the copyright holder can stop them from distributing the
software this way.

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