> > Why is this a problem? On Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 12:55:47PM -0300, Humberto Massa wrote: > *because* the GPL exempts "mere aggregation"
> > The GPL excercises the right to control the distribution of > > collective works based on GPLed code. It grants an exception, but > > that exception doesn't apply to the linux kernel. > why not? Because the linux kernel does not represent mere aggregation of one part of the kernel with some other part on some storage volume. It's not a coincidence that the parts of the kernel are there together. > That's where my question demands an answer: where is the > transformation? When you show me the transformation, it's a derived > work; when you show me aggregation of parts, it's exempted by the GPL. Why is this important? Which transformations are you specifically asking about? What is their legal significance? Thanks, -- Raul
