On Friday 16 March 2007 14:10, John Kasunich wrote:
> Accusing EMC2 of containing non-GPL code without pointing to the
> specific files in question is a perfect example of FUD.

Fer... You want to be able to make these claims, then I suggest you start 
conducting regular audits. A small selection, not limited to, but including: 
src/emc/usr_intf/axis/extensions/togl.c 
src/hal/drivers/pluto_servo_firmware/pluto_servo.qsf

 Then I suggest you look for files containing variations on BSD/RA licences 
before dismissing suggestions as FUD. Then there is:
http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=38081702 which seems to 
suggest that there may be non-compliant code added at any time.

And from Section 1 of the Xilinix ISE EULA:
        (c) Restriction.  No right is granted hereunder to use the Software to 
program or develop designs for non-XILINX devices.

Which imposes conflicting restrictions on any firmware blobs generated from 
GPL HDL sources.

Now go and do your audit, keep it up to date, quit crying FUD and/or throwing 
up smokescreens, then if the question of GPL comes up again, you have grounds 
for a defense.


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