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diff --git a/2007/gpl-compliance-tw2007/gpl-compliance/mgp00011.txt b/2007/gpl-compliance-tw2007/gpl-compliance/mgp00011.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7e9e81d --- /dev/null +++ b/2007/gpl-compliance-tw2007/gpl-compliance/mgp00011.txt @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +How to (not) use GPL Software +Derivative Works + +Moral Issues +Apart from what is legally possible, there are moral issues +Even if in a particular case there is no legal way to claim a binary-only kernel module is a derivative work, you might still be acting against the authors' wishes +By shipping binary-only kernel modules, you violate the "moral code of conduct" of the Free Software community +But it is the work of this very community that enables you to build your product based on Free Software +Such action might have long-term detrimental effects on the motivation of FOSS developers (dissatisfaction, demotivation, ...) + |