Diego Zuccato writes:
David Newall ha scritto:
This does, of course,
disadvantage Linux with respect to many classes of devices, for example
GSM transceivers when used in those parts of the world^ where regulatory
requirements prohibit modification of power or frequency settings, which
effectively prohibits open-source driver.
Why "of course" ?
"Of course", because in many parts of the world, a device who's manufacturer
fails to take reasonable steps to prevent it from being used outside
regulatory limits is illegal. Providing source code not only is a failure
to take those reasonable steps, but is quite the opposite. It may even be
viewed as encouraging users to use it inappropriately.
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