Re: LCC and blobs

[Bruce Perens <bruce@perens.com>]

Goswin von Brederlow wrote:

> Also why would anyone be forced to distribute the blob? The problem
> isn't that we have to distribute the blob. The problem is how "free"
> do we judge the driver to be.
>  
We judge that by the DFSG. The DFSG doesn't include any language about 
dependencies on non-free software. Indeed, it does not require that the 
program be functional. So, we are talking about a lesser distinction 
than Free vs. Non-Free.

   Thanks

   Bruce