(I'm at work with limited time to search the forum so I apologize if this has
been answered before.)
"CHIP" looks really cool and I like the PDA-style device it attaches to but
I'm concerned about this for two reasons:
1) Is there any need for non-free software to run this device? I'm sick of
devices which portray themselves as free (they say "open") but have some
irritating catch that makes it non-free in practice. This is supposed to be
licensed under a free license for hardware, but I'm not sure of all the
details.
2) I've heard disturbing things about willful GPL violations in the past by
their "partner" in this venture. I believe it's Allwinner. I would have
scruples in endorsing people who carelessly violate the principles of the
movement.
Any knowledge our brilliant forum has would be helpful.
