On Tue, Feb 07, 2006 at 02:54:43PM +0000, Paul Jakma wrote:
> >For example when Tivo distribute GPL software, I get their modified
> >source - and I can go use those modifications on any other piece of
> >hardware I can make it work. That their specific piece of hardware
> >won't run it is a different problem, and it has nothing to do with
> >the GPL.
>> According to the GPLv3 draft it would do.
>> If you sell some embedded appliance and you make use of GPLv3
> software to build that appliance, then damn straight it's got
> *everything* to do with the GPL (as the current draft stands).
And that's the problem; it's no longer simply a software license.
> Your "go buy some other hardware" argument is bogus too. I bought the
> hardware, it has GPL software on it - I'm supposed to be able to
> modify it. I shouldn't have to buy new hardware to be able to
> exercise my rights.
Why not? What if I distribute some GPL software on a hard-wired ROM?
You decide whether or not to buy modifiable hardware when you buy it.
--
Colm MacCárthaigh Public Key: colm+pgp at stdlib.net
Maintained by the ILUG website team. The aim of Linux.ie is to
support and help commercial and private users of Linux in Ireland. You can
display ILUG news in your own webpages, read backend
information to find out how. Networking services kindly provided by HEAnet, server kindly donated by
Dell. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds,
used with permission. No penguins were harmed in the production or maintenance
of this highly praised website. Looking for the
Indian Linux Users' Group? Try here. If you've read all this and aren't a lawyer: you should be!
