On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:54:33 -0600 (MDT) "Nate Duehr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Wed, August 11, 2004 5:58, James said: > > > Let's face it, most of linux's problems are a result on not being > > about to recruit a sufficient talent pool of low level embedded > > developers. Most of those that do convert (after a convoluted > > learning path) end up at a proprietary shop that puts linux on a > > processor, and hides the key low level details..... > > I would add a note here, a recent discussion of licenses on an > embedded microcontroller list that shall remain anonymous pointed out > that the GPL(and more appropriately the LGPL)'s restrictions on static > linking make it VERY difficult to develop for embedded processors > using Linux and create a marketable product. <snip> > I'm just repeating this summary comment from another mailing list as > I'm curious how the Debianistas feel about this. <snip> You mean like Actiontec did with their Dual-PC modem[1] where you can download the GPL'd source code for the firmware[2]? I thought it was a nice solution. The product works great and Linux hackers can modify it to their heart's content. [1] http://www.actiontec.com/products/tech/modems/dual_pcmodem/dpm_overview.html [2] ftp://128.121.226.214/pub/dualpcmodem/actiontec_release_031017.tar.gz Jacob -- GnuPG Key: 1024D/16377135 Random .signature #38: Windows NT -- it'll drive you buggy!
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