A position statement on closed-source kernel modules

>The notion that linking of any sort produces a derivative work is nonsense. 

The only thing that is clear is that anyone who claims there is a single clearcut way to
a-priori distinguish between infringement and non-infringement when it comes to copyright
applied to software (especially software covered by the GPL) is wrong.

>Linking is a functional thing, necessary solely to effectuate a functional interworking
between two programs.

The old joke about smuggling an elephant with two slices of bread comes to mind.