Quick look at the pdf. I guess I missed the requirement to 'join' the organization. I read about this type of project in Circuit Cellar. I don't remember any mention of having to 'join' anything.
On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM, Jack Coats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I didn't read it all, but is that to be able to claim it is 'power link > compatible' or follows the 'power link standard', > or is it for anyone implementing something using similar concepts? > > I can understand if you use a patented technology or claim to be > 'certified' by an organization > that has not allowed their moniker to be used that way without a fee > and/or testing. > But just implementing something with similar concepts, well that would > seem pretty over > bearing if that is the case. > > It might be possible to take a general design and re-implement it using > EMC2 without claiming > similarities or compatibility and still be legal. But then again, I > don't even play a lawyer on TV, so > what do I know. > > Steve Stallings wrote: >> Anyone implementing a device (as opposed to purchasing >> equipment) must join the organization and the minimum OEM >> membership is 1000 euro per year. See: >> >> http://www.ethernet-powerlink.org/index.php?id=12&tx_abdownloads_pi1[action] >> =getviewdetailsfordownload&tx_abdownloads_pi1[uid]=9&tx_abdownloads_pi1[cate >> gory_uid]=8&tx_abdownloads_pi1[cid]=21&cHash=838e8cbbf7 >> >> Steve Stallings >> >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Stuart Stevenson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 11:16 PM >>> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) >>> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] general control thoughts >>> >>> On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 10:07 PM, Steve Stallings >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> 100 uS frame interval is interesting, but this stuff is far >>>> >>> from open >>> >>>> source/free software model. >>>> >>>> >>> why is this not 'open source/free'? >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------- >>> ----------- >>> This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move >>> Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based >>> applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize >>> is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the >>> world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Emc-users mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users >>> >>> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge >> Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes >> Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world >> http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ >> _______________________________________________ >> Emc-users mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users >> >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge > Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes > Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world > http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
