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That problem is called TiVoization. It’s addressed with the 3rd version of the GPL. Sadly, Linus is adamantly against that clause.

>>colejo+(OP)
> Linus is adamantly against that clause.

oh i didnt know he was adamant against the clause - i thought that he didn't want to force it upon the many existing users of linux.

>>chii+U6
https://youtube.com/watch?v=PaKIZ7gJlRU

He also has refused to release any of his projects under GPLv3 (or even “v2 or later”).

>>colejo+(OP)
Unfortunately, it's come out from the FCC, not just the hardware companies in this case, and it really sucks... Raally need to drain the swamp in the FCC.

>>colejo+V7
Which is too bad because CDDL is compatible with GPLv3 thus that would make integration of ZFS possible