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Quote: Closed Source Linux Kernel Modules Are Harmful

June 24, 2008 - 10:27am
Submitted by Jeremy on June 24, 2008 - 10:27am.

"This statement is not 'preventing' anything, it is merely stating the fact that a very large number of Linux kernel developers feel that closed source Linux kernel modules are harmful for users, companies, and the Linux kernel community overall."

— Greg KH, in a June 23rd, 2008 message on the Linux Kernel mailing list.

Stop being lazy

June 24, 2008 - 11:28am
Jack Ripoff (not verified)

Quit whining about their dirty source code and ask for the goddamn documentation already.

Those Linux developers will never learn...

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June 24, 2008 - 12:27pm
Rip Jackoff (not verified)

You're sure sticking it to them!

The statement isn't

June 24, 2008 - 1:52pm
Nony Mouse (not verified)

The statement isn't preventing anything, companies that produce closed source drivers would have to care first.

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