> On Sat, 27 Feb 1999, Mike A. Harris wrote:
> > Obviously. The point is that using the hypothetical Microsoft
> > situation, Microsoft could devise a patch to the kernel which
> > does what they need, creating the interfaces/API's they need,
> > etc, and GPL it, releasing source. Then write a BINARY only
> > module which calls their GPL'd API. With their market clout, it
> > would be possible for this bastardized Linux version to rise in
> > popularity, possibly overtaking our standard kernel.
>
> 1) It would have to be an *extremely* compelling binary module if it were
> to truly *overtake the standard kernel*. Somehow, I dont see this
> happening.
>
> 2) If it were *that* compelling, it would indicate a gaping hole that
> Linux needed to fill.
>
> 3) You can bet the developers would be raising a stink about it all the
> way :-)
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