Linus Puts Kibosh On Banning Binary Kernel Modules 494
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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."
Quote from the patch withdrawl (Score:5, Funny)
LKML could be a soap opera (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Linus was wrong on one point (Score:5, Funny)
I think he was referring to the RMS crowd, who won't.
You mean the GNU/Linux crowd, right?
Re:Torvalds needs to get over himself. (Score:3, Funny)
Perhaps you should actually learn the history of Linux before you open your mouth and prove your ignorance to the world.
Re:Quote from the patch withdrawl (Score:3, Funny)
Re:LKML could be a soap opera (Score:2, Funny)
Bad joke, bad joke I know...
Re:Torvalds needs to get over himself. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Torvalds needs to get over himself. (Score:4, Funny)
Re:And of course Linus is right... (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Torvalds needs to get over himself. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Torvalds needs to get over himself. (Score:2, Funny)