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rmc
on Jan 3, 2013
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Ubuntu for phones
It is debatable whether you can use DRM with GPLv2. It might still be banned. GPLv3 includes the anti-DRM stuff to be more explicit and unambiguous.
gizmo686
on Jan 3, 2013
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Android phones use the linux kernel, which is GPLv2, and they do not seem to have an issue locking them down.
rmc
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Just because you
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software doesn't mean that the restrictions on the software apply to software it runs. It's only when you re-distribute or modify GPL software that the GPL licences kicks in.
gizmo686
on Jan 4, 2013
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And the manufacturer re-distributes the software when they sell me a phone with it pre-loaded.
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