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