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Re:My insulin pump controller uses the Linux kernel. It also... by schmuckonwheels on Friday December 26, 2025 @06:19PM (#46397447)
The GPLv2 under which Linux is licensed does not prohibit that insulin pump from bricking itself if you tried to install "your own derivative work" that wasn't signed by the manufacturer.

This is not only possible but also prudent for a device which can also kill you.

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Re:My insulin pump controller uses the Linux kernel. It also... by fn-mote on Friday December 26, 2025 @06:29PM (#46397516)
Possibly true, but irrelevant to the post to which you are replying.

The argument is over providing you the source code.

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