Meir Michanie wrote: > How does checkpoint qualify in this matter. > "this matter" relates to binary kernel modules. As far as I know, it's just another binary kernel module. I am not aware that they are using any GPL only exports (though I really don't know). > They sale the splat that is redhat linux. Did anyone requested or got > their sources for the splat CD? > At least last time I checked, anyone that requested it got access to an FTP site with the sources for all modified user space utilities on SPLAT. This is technically a violation (GPL requires that commercial distribution offer the sources even if they are available elsewhere), but is not something that limits the actual freedom of said tools.
As far as I can tell, the only controversial thing you can say about SPLAT is the binary kernel module. Shachar -- Shachar Shemesh Lingnu Open Source Consulting ltd. Have you backed up today's work? http://www.lingnu.com/backup.html ================================================================= To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
