Question about GPL Software in Telekom Speedport W900V

[Florian Weimer]

* Ralf Friedl:

> Even if the symlinks are resolved, there are some kernel modules
> without source that are present in the binary firmware which are
> loaded into the kernel.
> These modules are: kdsldmod usbahcicore isdn_fbox ubik2 tiatm Piglet.
> Is this legal under the GPL?

It's not legal as far as the GPL is concerned, but Linux is licensed
under a GPL variant which seems to permit this.