Friends, I surfed though the net in finding the source code of gcco compiler. While gcco compiler is based on gcc , i learnt that the company (opentv) has obligation to release the source code under GPL norms. There were some queries which were been raised way back in 2002/03 in many forums including slashdot. The were some legal battles between FSF and opentv. Till now no concrete answers for this.That brings to a big question whether this case is pushed beneath the carpets.
According to http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/qECCd2x743n32T/The-Legend-of-Linksys.xhtml "In 2002, the FSF engaged in a GPL enforcement action against OpenTV, a San Francisco company that ships a set-top box containing Linux. According to Forbes, OpenTV ended up paying the FSF $65,000. But OpenTV also reportedly complied by making available the requested code, so the purpose of the payment is unclear. The FSF's stated mission is not to demand money damages for GPL violations." any more information on this, please do share. regards Thyagarajan Shanmugham _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
