Re: [LHA-misc] 240x320 LCD

[John K. <jk...@pr...>]

On Sat, 22 Sep 2001, Neil Cherry wrote:

> For $99 it sounds pretty cool, it does sound like there is going to be
> trouble. The FSF (?) has been going after trouble makers, I think they've
> straightened out 2 or 3 cases so far.

I did get a reply on linux-kernel.  At least the kernel source is
available (including a 7M Netscape core) which I've downloaded.  They
still include several things behind a click-wrap that clearly cannot fall
under such a license (eg. gcc for instance).

About the only thing that I consider falling under their license are their
proprietary GUI and database components, but IANAL and they really need to
distribute their components in a separate package (the SDK still bundles a
linux kernel).

My interpretation of their SDK license is that while not Open Source isn't
terribly onerous and downright liberal compared to some (eg. FrontPage
'02's "shant diss MS" clause).

FWIW, it's 2.0.mumble uClinux {inspired/derived?} kernel/distro.  

Seriously, I'm only interested in the hardware anyway.  Dragonball based
hardware is a known quantity.  As long as one's got the kernel and X or fb
running, there are a variety of other opne GUI's that'll fill the bill.