RE: Why is Nvidia given GPL'd code to use in closed source drivers?

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By admitting you do not understand, you have taken the first step ;) read the lgpl, use it for your game.

Dean McEwan, If the drugs don't work, [sarcasm] take more...[/sarcasm].

On 	Fri, 03 Jan 2003 20:21:38 +0000 	Andrew Walrond <[e-mail]> wrote:

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Ah, so I'm not bad then - just confused!

Just to confirm then;

I am free to develop computer games, keep the source code closed, sell 
the software for cash, and I'm just a fine and dandy chap and Richard 
Stallman will be my bestest mate?

Fab! I'm so happy.

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Jon Portnoy wrote:
 > Educate yourself, then come back and discuss freedom.

You're having a laugh mate.  :)