linux-kernel - Re: (Censored) Why will no-one sue GrSecurity for their blatant GPL violation (of GCC and the linux kernel)?

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Date:   Fri, 1 Nov 2019 08:02:58 +0100
From:   Jean Louis <bugs@....support>
To:     gameonlinux@...chan.it
Cc:     gnu-system-discuss@....org, bruce@...ens.com, rms@....org,
        esr@...rsus.com, torvalds@...ux-foundation.org, ams@....org,
        linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: (Censored) Why will no-one sue GrSecurity for their blatant GPL
 violation (of GCC and the linux kernel)?

* gameonlinux@...chan.it <gameonlinux@...chan.it> [2019-11-01 00:03]:
> I tried to send this to the list, but it was dropped as spam, which is no
> surprise since the some want to screen communications to RMS and thus
> control him.

... cut...

> Wouldn't the FSF have standing regarding the GCC plugins atleast?
> Couldn't you all rally linux-kernel copyright holders to bring a joint
> action?
> 
> References:
> perens.com/2017/06/28/warning-grsecurity-potential-contributory-infringement-risk-for-customers/
> 
> perens.com/static/OSS_Spenger_v_Perens/0_2018cv15189/docs1/pdf/18.pdf
> (Page 10 onward of this brief gives a good recitation of the facts and
> issues

Recommended reads:

Enforcing the GNU GPL by Eben Moglen
https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/enforcing-gpl.html

and

The Principles of Community-Oriented GPL Enforcement by Joshua Gay
https://www.fsf.org/licensing/enforcement-principles

Jean