Re: Linux 2.2.20pre10

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On Mon, 22 Oct 2001, Alan Cox wrote:

> > So, then, just to satisfy my curiosity, how long until users of Linux in
> > the U.S.A. will no longer be allowed to download new kernels?
>
> Potentially about 12 months after the SSSCA is passed. At which point you may
> well find only a binary only OS with enforced copy management is legal in
> the USA.
>
> > I guess I was wrong about the Linux kernel being Open Source and freely
> > available and distributable.
>
> It is, subject to the law of the various countries concerned.
>
> Alan

Has it become time for a non-us.vger.kernel.org ??

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