Overriding kernel modules

Linus Walleij triad at df.lth.se
Wed Aug 9 20:43:19 UTC 2006


On Wed, 9 Aug 2006, Xavier Bachelot wrote:

>> I though the term "tainted" refered to a kernel linking kernel modules 
>> that aren't GPL, i.e. a legal issue, not just any new kernel modules.
>> 
> Yes, you're right, that the original meaning, but from a support pov, its 
> also tainted, that's what I meant. (...)

I would call that "tainting fedora core" not "tainting the kernel" but 
when its clear what you mean I guess it doesn't matter much...

Linus




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