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Re: Doubt on GPL

On Thu, Oct 03, 2002 at 10:36:41AM +0530, Mohanasundaram C wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I have a query regarding GPL. We have written a kernel module in our
> project. Should we have to license the module under GPL compulsarily.
> We are not using any code taken from kernel. We are using only the
> functions and structures exported using EXPORT_SYMBOL macro.

Please see the many disscussiong about this in the archives of the linux
kernel mailing list.  In the end, please consult a lawyer, it's up to
them and you to decide how much risk you want to take to not license a
kernel module under the GPL.

Good luck,

greg k-h
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