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		derangedHorse on Sept 27, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I got robbed of my first kernel contribution Why would I help improve something I'm not getting credit for? Especially while others are? It would feel like I'm helping an ungrateful community

bowsamic on Sept 27, 2023 [–]

Because you actually just want to improve it?

charonn0 on Sept 27, 2023 | [–]

If that were the only consideration, the kernel could be placed into the public domain.

bowsamic on Sept 27, 2023 | | [–]

Is attribution the only reason for the GPL??

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