Position Statement on closed-source Linux Kernel Modules
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The kernel development community issued a statement on closed source drivers and modules: "Vendors that provide closed-source kernel modules force their customers to give up key Linux advantages or choose new vendors. Therefore, in order to take full advantage of the cost savings and shared support benefits open source has to offer, we urge vendors to adopt a policy of supporting their customers on Linux with open-source kernel code."