Re: GPL vs non-GPL device drivers

From: Trent Waddington
Date: Thu Feb 15 2007 - 01:56:39 EST


On 2/15/07, v j <vj.linux@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
You don't get it do you.

I think everyone on the list was thinking the same thing about you.

We are only _using_ Linux.

Yes, I think we all can see that.

Using our source code would not benefit anybody but our competitors.

Without knowing what your drivers are, I can't argue about this.

Maybe someday, embedded devices will move into the 21st century and
I'll be able to get a DVD player, microwave oven or home security
system that is user programmable, but I doubt your company will make
it.

Trent
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