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Re: The power of the GPL
From: |
Alexander Terekhov |
Subject: |
Re: The power of the GPL |
Date: |
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 19:52:37 +0200 |
Tim Smith wrote:
[...]
> So what happens if a box maker makes it so the first stage boot loader in
> ROM only loads firmware that is signed by the maker's private key? That
> would let them use GPL'ed software without opening up the possibility of
> custom firmware.
Or they can simply sell private keys. For enthusiasts. ;-)
regards,
alexander.