linux-kernel - Re: GPL question: using large contiguous memory in proprietary driver.

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Message-ID: <48F5193B.1010601@nortel.com>
Date:	Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:12:11 -0600
From:	"Chris Friesen" <cfriesen@...tel.com>
To:	Kaz Kylheku <kkylheku@...il.com>
CC:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: GPL question: using large contiguous memory in proprietary driver.

Kaz Kylheku wrote:

> I have the following question. Suppose that some proprietary driver
> (otherwise completely clean, based only on non-GPL symbols)

The fact that it's not using GPL symbols does not actually mean that the 
driver is not a derivative work of the kernel (and thus subject to the GPL).

> Would it be okay to have a mechanism like this:

<snip>

You should probably talk to a lawyer specializing in IP law.

Chris
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