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<function>MODULE_LICENSE()</function> that specifies a GPL
compatible license. It implies that the function is considered
an internal implementation issue, and not really an interface.
+ Some maintainers and developers may however
+ require EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL() when adding any new APIs or functionality.
</para>
</sect1>
</chapter>