Op vrijdag 03 december 2010 10:45:05 schreef Ahmad Samir: [...] > The kernel uses the word "tainted" when it detects the nvidia > proprietary module for example, (which admittedly gave me a bit of > shock the first time I saw it :)).
Heh, i had the same reaction. > From all the proposed names, I think "tainted" is the best one, as the > > packages in there are in a "grey" zone, i.e. not totally illegal > everywhere, but illegal only in some places in the world. And in > reality the existence of a patent doesn't necessarily mean it's > enforceable in a court of law (the only way we'd know for sure is if > someone actually does try to sue)... my 0.02€ worth :) how about "gray" or "grey" ?