Greg KH wrote:
I did read your FAQ but I can't see how it rebuts what has just been
said. You seem to be happy with signing NDAs. If the result is a
readable and understandable GPL'ed driver, companies will be even less
motivated to release programming documentation. This will lead to a
GPL-lock-in since you simply replace the vendor not willing to share
specifications with an NDA'ed GPL developer not willing to share those,
but GPL code only.
This is not about freedom but about prostitution.
All other projects will have to continue to reverse engineer GPL
drivers. A very short sighted strategy of yours, but that's just my
opinion. I am just disappointed how easily prominent people like you
give up freedom, accompanied by clever-sounding excuses. The price of
freedom is eternal vigilance...
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