Re: kernel modules, derived work and GPLv2

2023-07-12 Thread Ezra Buehler
Hi Phil, On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 5:01 PM Phil Perry wrote: > However, what about the source code for the linux kernel the kernel > module (driver) was built against - is that also deemed part of the > derived work and must I also distribute the linux kernel source code > against which my binary k

modules.builtin and /sys/modules

2023-07-12 Thread Richard
Hi, I just realized that several modules that are in modules.builtin are not in /sys/modules/ ; why is that? Also I had a case where I made a kernel module builtin and now does not appear in modules.builtin or in /sys/modules/ (but it works as expected and the device is available). Why is th

Re: kernel modules, derived work and GPLv2

2023-07-12 Thread Greg KH
On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 03:56:40PM +0100, Phil Perry wrote: > Hello list, > > I am seeking to fully understand my obligations under the GPL regarding > kernel modules, derived works and requirements to distribute the source > code. Wonderful. Please contact a lawyer about this if you have questi

kernel modules, derived work and GPLv2

2023-07-12 Thread Phil Perry
Hello list, I am seeking to fully understand my obligations under the GPL regarding kernel modules, derived works and requirements to distribute the source code. If I build a kernel module (driver) against the linux kernel, and that kernel module is deemed to be a derived work, I understand