Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:10:41 +0200 | From | Erik Mouw <> | Subject | Re: Another kernel releated GPL ? |
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On Thu, Oct 26, 2006 at 07:28:58AM -0400, Mark Hounschell wrote: > Alan Cox wrote: > > Ask your lawyer. It depends on the legal definition of "derivative > > work", which isn't something a kernel developer can really answer. > > > > I'm sure every lawyer will have his own opinion. In the end won't it come down > to the intent of the kernel developer? Surly the definition of "derivative work" > has to be, or has been already, defined by someone other than a lawyer or court > that knows nothing of "kernel development"?
"Derivative work" is defined by copyright law, not by some random kernel hackers. You should really consult a lawyer.
If legal advise is too expensive, then your Most Holy IP apparently isn't worth that much and you'd rather release it under GPL.
Erik
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