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From: Alex Belits <abelits@phobos.illtel.denver.co.us>
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 04:39:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: MOSIX and kernel mods.

On Sun, 28 Feb 1999, Dan Hollis wrote:

> On Sat, 27 Feb 1999, Mike A. Harris wrote:
> > Obviously.  The point is that using the hypothetical Microsoft
> > situation, Microsoft could devise a patch to the kernel which
> > does what they need, creating the interfaces/API's they need,
> > etc, and GPL it, releasing source.  Then write a BINARY only
> > module which calls their GPL'd API.  With their market clout, it
> > would be possible for this bastardized Linux version to rise in
> > popularity, possibly overtaking our standard kernel.
> 
> 1) It would have to be an *extremely* compelling binary module if it were
>    to truly *overtake the standard kernel*. Somehow, I dont see this
>    happening.
> 
> 2) If it were *that* compelling, it would indicate a gaping hole that
>    Linux needed to fill.
> 
> 3) You can bet the developers would be raising a stink about it all the
>    way :-)

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