Including library in the Linux open source
Hi All, For a new storage hardware we have a Linux device driver that uses a custom library for hardware interface. This h/w interface library is an intellectual property. We want to share the Linux device driver source code, but not the library source code. 1) Is it possible to add to the Linux open source, such a driver along with the hardware interface library as a blob? Will the Linux kernel community accepts/approves it? 2) If so, what is the procedure involved? 3) Are there any additional documentation or any extra steps required than the normal way of submitting device drivers to Linux kernel community? Regards, Sahana ::DISCLAIMER:: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The contents of this e-mail and any attachment(s) are confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. It shall not attach any liability on the originator or HCL or its affiliates. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of HCL or its affiliates. Any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and / or publication of this message without the prior written consent of the author of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please delete it and notify the sender immediately. Before opening any mail and attachments please check them for viruses and defect. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 05:59:19PM +0530, Sahana B Adiga - ERS, HCL Tech wrote:
Hi All,
For a new storage hardware we have a Linux device driver that uses a custom library for hardware interface. This h/w interface library is an intellectual property. We want to share the Linux device driver source code, but not the library source code.
Why are you asking legal questions on a technical list? Would your company really follow any legal advice gotten here? What does your lawyers say about this?
1) Is it possible to add to the Linux open source, such a driver along with the hardware interface library as a blob? Will the Linux kernel community accepts/approves it?
What does your lawyer say about this?
3) Are there any additional documentation or any extra steps required than the normal way of submitting device drivers to Linux kernel community?
You have read the Documentation/SubmittingPatches and Documentation/SubmittingDrivers files already right? If not, I suggest you take a look at them. greg k-h
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