Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 26 Mar 2004 12:20:22 +0100 (CET) | From | Giuliano Pochini <> | Subject | RE: Binary-only firmware covered by the GPL? |
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On 26-Mar-2004 David Schwartz wrote:
> As for "another processor", another from what processor? There is just this > one file. We have here a file that is allegedly distributed under the terms > of the GPL. It is, however, obfuscated and not the preferred form for making > modifications.
It's my turn to make flames grow higher :) And about binary data which is not executed by any processor ? Some cards have ASIC chips that must be programmed to make the card do something other than consuming power. That "code" is *not* a program and it's always shipped in binary form.
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