Oops! On Wednesday 06 October 2004 16:54, - Edwin - wrote: [snipped]
I am not claiming that kernel tainting as such is suse specific. I know all linux kernels that aren't too old have that concept
HOWEVER: All other kernels only get tainted when you load a module that isn't GPLed (ok, yeah, if you force-load a module too). ONLY! No link you have posted have said anything about a GPL module being capable of tainting the kernel. They all discuss binary-only or otherwise non-GPL modules. You see the difference?
Yes. But, who mentioned anything about "binary-only" or "non- GPL" modules? ;) Besides, if you remember the original message, it talked about compiling one's own modules. Which, if I'm not mistaken, are most likely non-GPL modules. (But, of course, I'm just guessing here...)
The first part didn't sound right... It should have read: "Yes. But, who mentioned anything about 'a GPL module being capable of tainting the kernel'?" ;) Anyway... -- - E - copperwalls was here ;)