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Because of this I am >> OK to remove the driver, but cc'ed techboard for any objection. >> >> >> Also I don't know if device was available in the public market, >> what is the chance to have the users using this device without >> your company's knowledge. > > The devices were sold and supported directly by the Netcope > Technologies. I asked them about driver removal and they think it will > not affect any customer. > This is what I was expecting, so the impact of removal is minimum.