linux-kernel - Re: About closed-source module use GPL module function

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Message-ID: <20080204141800.74c8615f@core>
Date:	Mon, 4 Feb 2008 14:18:00 +0000
From:	Alan Cox <alan@...rguk.ukuu.org.uk>
To:	"CooperYuan Cooper" <cooperyuan@...il.com>
Cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: About closed-source module use GPL module function

On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:41:24 +0800
"CooperYuan Cooper" <cooperyuan@...il.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> Now I am porting a device driver to Linux, its source code is not opened.
> 
> In this module, I use some interface functions exported from GPL
> module through EXPORT_SYMBOL macros. (not EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL), For
> example, register_sound_dsp() and so on.
> 
> Do I violate GPL? How to solve it?

You should consult your company lawyer.

Alan
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