Re: Dual-Licensing Linux Kernel with GPL V2 and GPL V3

[Anders Larsen]

On 2007-06-18 21:50:12, Alexandre Oliva wrote:
> Given the ROM exception in GPLv3, I guess you could seal and
> anti-tamper it as much as you want, and leave the ROM at such a place
> in which it's easily replaceable but with signature checking and all
> such that the user doesn't install ROM that is not authorized by you.

Sorry, I didn't state the regulations requirement clearly enough:

The manufacturer must be able to _remotely_ update the device
firmware, so as I see it (IANAL), Tivoisation _is_ a requirement.

Cheers
 Anders
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