Messages in this thread | | | Date | Sat, 27 Feb 1999 22:31:35 -0500 (EST) | From | "Mike A. Harris" <> | Subject | Re: MOSIX and kernel mods. |
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On Sat, 27 Feb 1999, Dan Hollis wrote:
>> IMHO, this SUCKS. I say, *NO* thanks. Then Microsoft can put a >> big 10Mb GPL'd mod in the kernel that provides what is needed for >> their external embrace and extend addon binary modules, and we >> are FUCKED. > >Last time I checked, Linus was not obligated to accept patches.
Obviously. The point is that using the hypothetical Microsoft situation, Microsoft could devise a patch to the kernel which does what they need, creating the interfaces/API's they need, etc, and GPL it, releasing source. Then write a BINARY only module which calls their GPL'd API. With their market clout, it would be possible for this bastardized Linux version to rise in popularity, possibly overtaking our standard kernel.
I can't see this happening anytime soon, but I wouldn't write it off as a "it'll never happen".
At any rate, I was just expressing my opinion, nothing more, and certainly not wishing to start flames.
Take care, TTYL
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