[lug] Forward from kernel dev: Linux 2.2.20pre10

D. Stimits stimits at idcomm.com
Mon Oct 22 15:08:01 MDT 2001


More interesting notes from Alan Cox and the kernel dev list. LOTS of
traffic being generated here.

D. Stimits, stimits at idcomm.com

Alan Cox wrote:
> 
> > So, then, just to satisfy my curiosity, how long until users of Linux in
> > the U.S.A. will no longer be allowed to download new kernels?
> 
> Potentially about 12 months after the SSSCA is passed. At which point you may
> well find only a binary only OS with enforced copy management is legal in
> the USA.
> 
> > I guess I was wrong about the Linux kernel being Open Source and freely
> > available and distributable.
> 
> It is, subject to the law of the various countries concerned.
> 
> Alan
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