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Linus Puts Kibosh On Banning Binary Kernel Modules

Posted by kdawson on from the distribution-vs.-use dept.

microbee writes "On LKML's periodic GPL vs. binary kernel module discussion, Andrew Morton hinted that he favors refusing to load binary modules in 12 months. Greg Kroah-Hartman then posted a patch to do exactly that. Surprisingly Linus chimed in and called it 'stupid' and a 'political agenda,' and even compared it with the RIAA's tactics. Later in the same thread Greg withdrew his patch and apologized for not having thought it through."

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  1. Unstable guardian by amightywind · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I am amazed kernel developers let Torvalds get away with these rants. He is a most unstable guardian of the kernel. Will Torvalds be President for life, like Castro, or will he eventually hand over the reins? Morton seems like an excellent choice?

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  2. Re:And of course Linus is right... by QuantumG · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You don't have to take my word for it, do your own reverse engineering. Of course, if you're incapable of doing that, STFU and accept my expert opinion pion.

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