[ag-automation] Rt-test tool

[Carsten Emde]

Pavan,

> I have a requirement where on  ARM processor running Linux 2.6.33 kernel with real-time patches, I need to test various kernel functionalities, I want to use rt-tests tool for that, My quire is
> whether is it possible to add instrumentation by using  rt-test to enable testing of proprietary code. Please help me in in this.
I am not sure whether this is a technical or a legal question. In case 
it is a legal question, you may also wish to discuss this issue with the 
legal department of your company.

Generally, the GPLv2 does not prevent you from doing anything with the 
Linux kernel as long as you are not distributing it. You may add 
instrumentation, do all sorts of tests etc. You are also not obliged to 
communicate the test results (although we would be glad, if you did). 
When passing the kernel on, however, the GPLv2 must not only be used for 
the original code but also for the code you added (copyleft). As such, 
the information and disclosure obligations of the license must be 
followed. The same applies to the rt-tests programs.

Is this what you wanted to know?

	-Carsten.