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It is probably best to just contact the author and ask their opinion about that. For example, proprietary linux kernel drivers seem to be in a gray zone (to pu
by jlgreco 13y ago
It is probably best to just contact the author and ask their opinion about that. For example, proprietary linux kernel drivers seem to be in a gray zone (to put it mildly), but in practice they are tolerated (whether or not the FSF approves of that).
- npsimons 13y agoTolerated? If only barely: http://www.kroah.com/log/linux/stable_api_nonsense.html http://www.kroah.com/log/linux/stable_api_nonsense.html also: Basically, I want people to know that when they use binary-only modules, it's THEIR problem. I want people to know that in their bones, and I want it shouted out from the rooftops. I want people to wake up in a cold sweat every once in a while if they use binary-only modules. -- Linus Torvalds As a Linux user (and previous developer) I can only commend these positions. I don't care about hardware companies' "intellectual property", all I want is to pay for hardware and have good drivers that don't wreak havoc with my system.
- jlgreco 13y agoTheir existence is absolutely tolerated. They are not liked by any means, nor are they accommodated, but they are allowed to exist (ie, tolerated).