Re: How long is linux going to be free ?

[Aryan Ameri <a.ameri@linuxiran.org>]

On Saturday 29 March 2003 01:23, Rudy Gevaert wrote:
> On Fri, Mar 28, 2003 at 06:41:37PM +0000, Colin Watson wrote:
> > No, you can't link non-GPL code with GPL code. That counts as a derived
>
> I fact, you can't link non-GPL code with GPL code and distribute it
> (*), but nobody will stop you from linking non- with GPL-code on your
> own system from private use.
>
> (*) But what about e.g. the non free nvidea drivers?  These do link
> with the Linux kernel, and Linus doesn't mind.

That's because the Linux's licence, clearly states that this is legal.
But you can't e.g run these drivers on Hurd. 
Ofcourse, many of us have problems with Linus's behaviour towards non-free 
software, but ....

Cheers 

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Aryan Ameri