On Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:28:26 +0100
Maarten Vanraes wrote:

> 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" ?

'Grayzone' ?

John

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