Alex Holden writes: > Russell Nelson wrote: > > nobo...@web.de writes: > > > But for microcontroller it dorsn't make sense to release the object > > > files or am i wrong? > > Why wouldn't it? > > The availability of code protection on microcontrollers has led to a > slightly odd situation where companies are happy to distribute the > object files of PC based software and don't worry too much about > embedded systems with firmware stored on flash chips external to the > processor, but are scared to death of the firmware for their > code-protected microcontrollers leaking out.
Then they shouldn't use LGPL'ed code. They should purchase a license from the copyright holder for the right to distribute the software on a proprietary basis. -- --My blog is at angry-economist.russnelson.com | Violence never solves Crynwr sells support for free software | PGPok | problems, it just changes 521 Pleasant Valley Rd. | +1 212-202-2318 voice | them into more subtle Potsdam, NY 13676-3213 | FWD# 404529 via VOIP | problems.
