@@ -181,13 +181,14 @@ Code, and for which (at least some) source code is provided.
modifications to “vmkernel” in a tightly coupled manner.</p>
</dd>
<dt id="shim-meaningless">Wait, is Conservancy proposing that a
“shim” layer is a viable solution for VMware to comply with
GPL?</dt>
<dd>No, in fact, as we say above, Conservancy doesn't think the
phrase 'shim layer' has any meaning, despite its regular use in the
media.</dd>
<dt id="shim-meaningless">Is Conservancy proposing a “shim
layer” as a viable solution for GPL compliance?</dt>
<dd>No, in fact, as we say above, Conservancy doesn't think the phrase
“shim layer” has any meaning, despite regular use of that
phrase in the media. Conservancy generally doubts there is any
technological manipulation that changes the outcome of a
combined/derivative work analysis.</dd>
<dt>Can you give a <em>specific</em> example, with code, showing how
VMware combined Linux source code with their binary-only components?</dt>