Re: Linux Kernel lincenses and binary modules
> > In Richard Stallman's response to Joe Barr back in May, he mentioned the
> > existence of binary-only drivers that had been shipped with the Linux
> > kernel since version 2.x. What are the implications of the existence of
> > the drivers on the Debian Social Contract, considering that Debian seems
> > to be shipping drivers that violate the GPL of the kernel, (depending on
> > who's arguing)? What is Debian's official position in this regard?
>
> (Hint: /usr/share/doc/kernel-source-2.4.18/README.Debian.gz)
Perhaps you are referring to the following line:
* Removed non-free Keyspan firmware.
If so, is it the position of Debian to remove all non-free binary-only
drivers (or firmware enabling code) as a matter of policy? Can this be
expected for future releases?
David
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