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How to (not) use GPL Software
GPL And Embedded Systems

The "Scripts"
(scripts to control compilation and installation, see earlier slide)
In case of embedded hardware, the "scripts" include:
Tools for generating the firmware binary from the source (even if they are technically no 'scripts')


Embedded DRM
Intent of License is to enable user to run modified versions of the program.  They need to be enabled to do so.
Result: Signing binaries and only accepting signed versions from the bootloader (without providing the signature key or a possibility to set a new key in the bootloader) is not acceptable!


personal git repositories of Harald Welte. Your mileage may vary