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Then it would not be free... but I wonder if shooting a linux-powered missile counts as "redistribution" under the GPL, so that you would then be forced to give

by lutorm 13y ago

Then it would not be free... but I wonder if shooting a linux-powered missile counts as "redistribution" under the GPL, so that you would then be forced to give the target a copy of your software?

kijin 13y ago
At the very least, I guess that would be a good reason to avoid implementing the missile control software as a kernel module. Or maybe not, since the missile is clearly intended to be destroyed upon reaching the target.
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rdmckenzie 13y ago
I'm sure that adding a small disk with the source code to the warhead would be an acceptable and valued solution.
qbrass 13y ago
They'll send you another missile with the source code just as soon as they get your location.