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Re: Submitting GPLv3 and LGPLv3 for OSI inclusion.

by Matthew Flaschen :: Rate this Message:

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Michael Tiemann wrote:
> Chuck Swiger wrote:
>>
>> What happens if you deploy some version of the software both to ROM
>> and to a reflashable device?
> In such a case I would expect that the user could re-flash the parallel
> device and expect it to override the ROM, thereby enjoying the full
> freedoms that the GPL stands for.

IANAL, If it were setup otherwise, so that manufacturer reflashes
override the ROM, but user reflashes don't, that would seem to be a
violation.

Matt Flaschen

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