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I wonder how Linux distributions fit in? They are typically compilations or collective works, and so a work for hire agreement to write something for a specific distribution does not seem to run into the problems the article discusses.



This is because the terms of the license are sufficient for the kernel/distro use. It's kinda the point about free software.




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