Re: embedded development vs. GPL

2004-08-11 Thread John Summerfield
Jacob S. wrote: You mean like Actiontec did with their Dual-PC modem[1] where you can download the GPL'd source code for the firmware[2]? I thought it was a nice solution. The product works great and Linux hackers can modify it to their heart's content. [1] http://www.actiontec.com/products/tech/m

Re: embedded development vs. GPL (was: Re: Sarge Release?)

2004-08-11 Thread Micha Feigin
On Wed, Aug 11, 2004 at 11:54:33AM -0600, Nate Duehr wrote: > On Wed, August 11, 2004 5:58, James said: > > > Let's face it, most of linux's problems are a result on not being > > about to recruit a sufficient talent pool of low level embedded > > developers. Most of those that do convert (after a

Re: embedded development vs. GPL (was: Re: Sarge Release?)

2004-08-11 Thread Jacob S.
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:54:33 -0600 (MDT) "Nate Duehr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, August 11, 2004 5:58, James said: > > > Let's face it, most of linux's problems are a result on not being > > about to recruit a sufficient talent pool of low level embedded > > developers. Most of those th

embedded development vs. GPL (was: Re: Sarge Release?)

2004-08-11 Thread Nate Duehr
On Wed, August 11, 2004 5:58, James said: > Let's face it, most of linux's problems are a result on not being > about to recruit a sufficient talent pool of low level embedded > developers. Most of those that do convert (after a convoluted learning > path) end up at a proprietary shop that puts li