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Add note to reiterate shim layer answer.

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It appears that some in the media believe the understand above says the
opposite, so I've corrected it.
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@ -180,6 +180,15 @@ Code, and for which (at least some) source code is provided.
whole was developed by modifying Linux code in tandem with whole was developed by modifying Linux code in tandem with
modifications to &ldquo;vmkernel&rdquo; in a tightly coupled manner.</p> modifications to &ldquo;vmkernel&rdquo; in a tightly coupled manner.</p>
</dd> </dd>
<dt id="shim-meaningless">Wait, is Conservancy proposing that a
&ldquo;shim&rdquo; 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>Can you give a <em>specific</em> example, with code, showing how <dt>Can you give a <em>specific</em> example, with code, showing how
VMware combined Linux source code with their binary-only components?</dt> VMware combined Linux source code with their binary-only components?</dt>