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Re: Run Linux in your Browser JSLinux (Update)

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It still doesn't work on my Chrome v13.0.767.1 dev on OSX. Nevertheless, I'm glad to see the project is moving fast forward.

Neither does it on Chrome 13.0.767.1 (Official Build 85531) dev Linux (much like the previous version; it gets stuck on "Freeing unused kernel memory").

Re: Run Linux in your Browser JSLinux (Update)

#15

I'm wondering when he releases the clipboard source code. On the kernel side it's a custom character device. Currently he is violating the GPL. :-(

Actually he isn't violating the GPL. The GPL states that you have to make it available when requested, and as a mechanism of your choosing. It doesn't say you have to put the source code on the web so that others can access it easily.

I'm tired of people screaming GPL violation because the source code isn't posted online for their perusal.

Edit to add:

Also of note, in the tarball that he provides is the patch to the Linux 2.6.20 sources that he uses. Which... is the sources for the clipboard. Did you even look to see if the sources were available?

Deleting the comment that this was in (the new iPhone app doesn't let me edit my comment unless I missed something)

Re: Run Linux in your Browser JSLinux (Update)

#17
post #16
post #10

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Interesting how many different interpretations the same phrase have in different languages. In Hebrew, "turning green" means being jealous.

Sorry, I mistakenly deleted my comment. Here it is.

"... Linux on the iPad ? This is becoming really interesting. I bet Steve Jobs is turning green now... (French expression meaning it makes him sick, not vegetarian... !).

Edit: just tried it on my iPad and it doesn't work. ..." Edit2: retried it once more and now it is booting ! Sad that network is not reachable (ping 8.8.8.8 failed).

Re: Run Linux in your Browser JSLinux (Update)

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I'm wondering when he releases the clipboard source code. On the kernel side it's a custom character device. Currently he is violating the GPL. :-(

Actually he isn't violating the GPL. The GPL states that you have to make it available when requested, and as a mechanism of your choosing. It doesn't say you have to put the source code on the web so that others can access it easily. I'm tired of people screaming GPL violation because the source code isn't posted online for their perusal. Edit to add: Also of note, in the tarball that he provides is the patch to the…

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Re: Run Linux in your Browser JSLinux (Update)

#20
post #7

It still doesn't work on my Chrome v13.0.767.1 dev on OSX. Nevertheless, I'm glad to see the project is moving fast forward.

Neither does it on Chrome 13.0.767.1 (Official Build 85531) dev Linux (much like the previous version; it gets stuck on "Freeing unused kernel memory").

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