Re: Linux GPL and binary module exception clause?

[Manfred Spraul]

Linus wrote:

> Everything else, you need to convince _your_ lawyers that it is ok before
> you do it. They may say "go ahead". But you're not getting a "get out of
> jail" card from _me_.
>  
The main danger for a binary-only module are not the developers or Linux 
companies, but litigation companies (SCO?): They have the lawyers, they 
either own or could buy some copyright of the kernel, and they don't 
have a reputation that they would loose.
But they would probably settle for a (large) fraction of the court cost 
to prove your case, so there is little danger to get into jail for 
criminal copyright infringement...

--
   Manfred

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