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> The argument that any module is a derived work of the kernel (at the very=
=20
> least when the module has been developed specifically for the Linux kerne=
l)=20
> still hasn't been disproved, so this is a grey area as well. The argument=
 is=20
> certainly political, but I don't see why it wouldn't be legal as well.
>=20
> I do agree that EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL is useful though, as it makes the inten=
t of=20
> the developer clear. As a mean of telling whether an interface is interna=
l or=20
> not, however, I hae my doubts.

I fully agree.


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