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> PS... =C2=A0One more question... =C2=A0Being that Linux emulation is avai=
lable=20
> as a port for the BSDs, I would assume (but haven't taken the time to=20
> research) that GPLd code is used. =C2=A0If there comes to be issues with=
=20
> Linux, what would that mean for BSDs compatibility in regards to=20
> emulation?

No GPL'd code is used for the Linux ABI support. Have a look at the code=20
under src/sys/compat/linux/. And look at the linux(4) manpage.

Nevertheless, you will probably use glibc and other programs built for=20
Linux that are GPL'd ...

I think you will find many answers to your other questions in this lists=20
(or the chat list) archives. I don't recall any discussion hear about=20
Novell/Microsoft deal though.
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