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n other words, Linux Kernel developers could sue because the GPL license terms aren't met, but Oracle couldn't sue because the CDDL license terms are being met.
by ge0rg 11y ago
n other words, Linux Kernel developers could sue because the GPL license terms aren't met, but Oracle couldn't sue because the CDDL license terms are being met.
As Oracle has contributed to the Linux kernel as well, they are in a position to sue over GPL violation.
- dsp1234 11y agoIndeed, but generally people seem to be coming at it from the Oracle suing over the CDDL side. Additionally, if I understand correctly, in order to have a chance to sue, Oracle would have to show that the code in question violates their actual copyright, which is only in code that the wrote/contributed. So Oracle would likely need to prove that the ZFS code interfaces/touches/uses their copyrighted code, otherwise they would not have standing (in the US). I have no clue if that interaction occurs or not.