Re: Linux Kernel lincenses and binary modules
On Thu, Jun 13, 2002 at 07:24:41AM -0600, DEEvans wrote:
> > > 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?
How do you suppose one ships non-free stuff in a free package? Of course it
is a matter of policy, RTFM.
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