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> make it impossible for the end-user, which is some business, to run modified software on the devices. Looks like that device might not be covered by the tivi
by varajelle 6y ago
> make it impossible for the end-user, which is some business, to run modified software on the devices.
Looks like that device might not be covered by the tiviozation close since it might not be an user product as defined in the GPL
> A “User Product” is either (1) a “consumer product”, which means any tangible personal property which is normally used for personal, family, or household purposes, or (2) anything designed or sold for incorporation into a dwelling.
If you sell to business, that should be alright.
Also, it is fine to make it impossible to modify, if you also don't have this possibility:
> this requirement does not apply if neither you nor any third party retains the ability to install modified object code on the User Product
- jgilias 6y agoThanks! This is a very useful clarification. I wonder how the last paragraph relates to automotive. I guess they still want to be able to do updates.
- not2b 6y agoService technicians can and do update the firmware on automobiles to fix issues, and normally these are digitally signed by the manufacturer, so random people can't use this path to disable the emission controls on their car, for example. So the anti-DRM language is an issue.