from the libertarian newspaper - the topic that won't die! (Actually GPL)

[ben]

Luke -Jr wrote:
> On Thursday 25 January 2007 10:14, Hal Duston wrote:
>   
>> Refering to another work, e.g. #include doesn't make the source code a
>> derivative work.  If I have created the source code as an original work and
>> don't include any of the referenced work, but only refer to (#include) it,
>> it is not derivative work, and I can distribute it under any terms I may
>> desire.  In order for a work to be a derivative work, the work needs to
>> actually include the other work and not merely refer to it.
>>     
>
> Mere referencing would not make a kernel module possible. You need to copy 
> symbol names and derive code from function arguments and Linux-invented 
> structures.
>   

Been following this thread from the perspective of a mildly 
disinterested bystander.  When did the "kernel" come into play with 
regard to GPL and source code availability?

I can appreciate passionate defense of licenses and freedom and such, 
but personal attacks aren't serving anyone.
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