Code Quote by Darl McBride
“We counted over a million lines of code that we allege are infringed in the Linux kernel today.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public testimony before US Senate Committee, 2005
The speaker claims massive code copying in Linux, alleging widespread copyright violations.
In simple terms: Millions of code lines are allegedly copied into Linux.
Key Takeaway
Recognize potential legal risks in software reuse.
Themes
intellectual property
legal risk
software development
Mood
cautious
critical
analytical
Type
legal
technical
controversial
When to use this quote
- software audits
- compliance checks
- risk assessment
- policy making
Key Concepts
copyright law
open source licensing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations verify such large-scale infringement claims?
- What safeguards protect against unintentional copying?
A Different Perspective
The claim may be exaggerated without independent verification.
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