Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 29 Sep 1997 12:52:03 -0400 (EDT) | From | Christophe Dupre <> | Subject | Re: Solaris 2.6 and Linux |
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On Sat, 27 Sep 1997, Jeffrey B. Siegal wrote:
> FSF-style Free Software (Linux included) carries an unacceptable cost > for most embedded systems: the need to distribute source. No one wants > to distribute source code for the embedded control system for every > device they manufacture and distribute (think microwave ovens, cars, > elevators, VCRs, etc.).
I though that the source code didn't have to be distributed with the product, only be availlable on request... Am I wrong ?
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