Re: kernel modules, derived work and GPLv2

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Hi Phil,

On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 5:01 PM Phil Perry <phil@xxxxxxxxxx> 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 kernel module (driver) was compiled?

Perhaps this will answer some questions:
https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2020/fall/why-providing-source-code-for-unmodified-works-is-important

Cheers,
Ezra

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