Nividia and TVivo got it right. write the kernel to link to a binary only supplied module. Put the dirty little secrets in
the module and release the source for just the kernel
modifications. The binary only kernel modules is of actual
value only wth the Cisco hardware which is only made by Cisco (unless someone wants to infringe on Cisco's hardware). The next developer can then use the kernel enhancements and not be able to steal from Cisco. Cisco can eat their cake after all.
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add: made with rustled beef from the McBride Ranch. "Darn them Linux thieves, they took our cows, Dad".
I liked the old Linux "printer on fire" error message. It was the only one I understood. :=)
Hard drives, Floppy disks, Scuzy drives, Raids, Coming out of the closet? What kid of a place is this ./ forum????
Myself, I have been thinking of applying for "no tags" or "no plates" or perhaps "N.A." but I think the license division would put the nix to it.
Phosphide Flats? That might play in Peoria!
If you have to ask, you don't have one. er....no,that's to do with price. Sorry?
Nividia and TVivo got it right. write the kernel to link to a binary only supplied module. Put the dirty little secrets in the module and release the source for just the kernel modifications. The binary only kernel modules is of actual value only wth the Cisco hardware which is only made by Cisco (unless someone wants to infringe on Cisco's hardware). The next developer can then use the kernel enhancements and not be able to steal from Cisco. Cisco can eat their cake after all.