Question Regarding GPL

> Hi,
> 
> I have a question regarding GPL licensing for Loadable
Kernel Module.
> 
> I understand that sources needs to be GPLed if they
"derive" any thing
> from the kernel but my question is , suppose I have
sources, which
> does not use any of the kernel framework, let's say
some DSP
> algorithms, do we really need to have these DSP
algorithms GPLed.
> 
> Appreciate your help !
> 
> Akshay
> 

Singh, Akshay writes:
 > > I have a question regarding GPL licensing for
Loadable Kernel Module.

If you search carefully, you will find a statement from
Linus
concerning loadable kernel modules and the GPL.  He says
that modules
which merely load into the kernel are not infringing.  If
you create a
collective work incorporating both your code and kernel
code, the only
way you can legally distribute it is with full source.

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