Quoting Omer Zak, from the post of Wed, 28 Jul: > Where can I find information about the following issues: > 1. Using GPLed software on embedded hardware, where the software is on > ROM and cannot be modified by regular users.
that's not a problem. as long as you supply them with source, it's their problem to hack the particular hardware and change it. the problem can arrise with RT system and embeded OS apps where you actually link the kernel and apps together (PalmOS is problematic that way, JVMs are also an edge-case), and you end up with GPL code linked with incompatibly licensed code. if that is your case than search the web about GPL apps for PalmOS and Java, see what were people's solutions (usually LGPL or similar). > 2. What happens if the system must not be modifiable by normal users due > to regulatory issues (such as WiFi cards or medical equipment), but the > manufactures wishes to use GPLed software to implement parts of the > system software. then it comes with a warning and a disclaimer. "you have the access but you would be violating the law" etc. etc. I have a camera, a flash and an extension cord to connect the two. all three Made by Canon, tested and sold in the USA. the cable mentions that if used with a particular model of camera it will violate its FCC rating for magnetic interference. that's it. a tiny warning. nowhere is it written you are not allowed to use this combination, or that it's incompatible, but a note that says you will be violating the FCC regulations, and it's up to you as the user to decide. http://www.jugend.co.il/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=64095#64095 -- Livin' La Vida Loca Ira Abramov http://ira.abramov.org/email/ ================================================================= To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
