RE: [Discuss-gnuradio] Using USRP/GNURADIO Commercially

[Kenan Ezal]

>>Matt,

>>I'm sorry, but that is illegal.  You can use the USRP, but not the
GNURADIO firmware or software.

>>Rudy

This is completely false. The GNU GPL license does allow you to package the
software covered by the license and sell it so long as you make the
software freely available to the buyer.

"if you distribute copies of such a program, whether
gratis or for a fee, you must pass on to the recipients the same
freedoms that you received.  You must make sure that they, too, receive
or can get the source code.  And you must show them these terms so they
know their rights."

"Developers that use the GNU GPL protect your rights with two steps:
(1) assert copyright on the software, and (2) offer you this License
giving you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify it."

However, you have to be very careful if you plan on using software covered
by GPL commercially. Depending on how you use it, you could be forced to
provide and other source code you develop that you package with the GPL
software.

Definitely seek legal advice.

I am not a lawyer but I am heavily involved with IP issues.

-Kenan Ezal

P.S. Although this probably my first post to this list I have been
following the discussions on this board for several years and I manage a
DOD program using the USRP and GNURadio.