The distribution as a whole is of course not GPL in this case, but is obviously legal, as it can't be considered a derivative work in its whole.
Snmp dd wrt v24 sp2 code#
Just consider that there are plenty of distributions around that contain proprietary code under a non-GPL licence without source, and the main Linux system and free applications under the GPL or LGPL, and with source. Publishing the sources of the GPL components only is most certainly enough. As DD-WRT is a GNU/Linux system made up of independent programs, the addition of a non-GPL program, given that it's linked dynamically (which no doubt it is) to GPL libraries and the Kernel, there is NO GPL violation at all.
Snmp dd wrt v24 sp2 software#
As far as I know, the act of statically linking a non-GPL software to a GPL library is the action that creates a violating "derivative work", aside from the obvious "copy-paste" theft of source code. GPL does in fact forbid non-GPL derivative works, however the problem lies in what constitutes a "derivative work". The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.88.99.6 ( talk) 09:00:22, Aug(UTC) Now now, this is quite unfactual, and is in my opinion another case of GPL terrorism (FUD, disparagement and/or attack on part-GPL products by free software extremists). This constitutes compliance with the GPL. The source code to DD-WRT (including sources to the non-public firmware additions) is freely available. Legal representatives, please confirm: The GPL requires release of the source code of the initial code and that of any derivative works. Only the binary release of the special edition (in which the only differences are original and/or non-GPL in nature) and the x86 images remain restricted as a means of raising money. Binary beta firmwares are also made available to developers and those understanding the involved risks.
Snmp dd wrt v24 sp2 download#
Compiling viable firmware is not a task for a beginner due to the experimental and cross-platform nature of the project itself.įor the benefit of the public, binary releases of stable firmwares are made freely accessible from the DD-WRT site's download section. As this is a constantly evolving project, not every commit to the svn repository can be expected to compile cleanly. The appropriate links are intentionally not widely advertised, but a prospective developer or any interested individual can easily find everything required by browsing the forum's development sections and by reading the Wiki entries. The DD-WRT source code, including the materials for the special version, is available to the developers and to the general public by way of the subversion system. The strong voices of this and a select few people have resulted in this widespread negative publicity. Gottschall on the DD-WRT forums that the site 2 page is written by an individual who was a contributor to the DD-WRT project until a difference of opinion created distaste for the project and its current administration and design strategy. The controversy will likely continue to exist for some time. The page as it stands is valid, neutral, and fair. I have done my best to locate DD-WRT's official position on the matter, but the brief blurb in the seemingly binary-only licensing text is all I can find (outside of the forums, which are unreliable), so I've put a citation-needed tag in the article in the meantime. In so doing, I have tried to be as neutral as possible, given the lack of rebuttal and support from the DD-WRT side of the argument. I have added a small section about the controversy surrounding the existence and licensing of the "special version" of the DD-WRT software. Needs to be marked GPL / Proprietary with little explanation. Relevant policies and guidelines may include conflict of interest, autobiography, and neutral point of view. The following Wikipedia contributor may be personally or professionally connected to the subject of this article. This article has been rated as Low-importance on the project's importance scale. This article has been rated as Start-Class on the project's quality scale. Linux Wikipedia:WikiProject Linux Template:WikiProject Linux Linux articles If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.
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