Hi,

Christopher Chan píše v út 10. 04. 2007 v 11:41 +0800:

> > Personally, I think it is possible to use "video4linux" APIs which is 
> > under BSD license in opensolaris. Because opensolaris license (CDDL) 
> > does not conflict with BSD license, IMHO.
> 
> I have got one question that bothers me on this point. The GPL only 
> applies when you distribute the code. If I distribute a GPL driver for 
> Solaris/Open Solaris separate from the Solaris/Open Solaris code base 
> like the way third party closed binary drivers are distributed, there 
> should be no conflict right?
> 
> Using a GPL driver with Open Solaris/Solaris should not in any way 
> affect Open Solaris/Solaris licensing because use is not covered by the 
> GPL. For this same reason, you can use non-GPL drivers with Linux 
> because the GPL governs distribution and not use.
> 
> So you won't be able to distribute Open Solaris with your driver 
> included or get your driver included but you should be able to 
> distribute the driver on its own right?

Simple answer, look at old

http://bt848x.sourceforge.net/

Best regards,

Milan

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