DM42 is now open-source!

[Manolo Sobrino]

(04-22-2018 08:32 PM)Thomas Okken Wrote:  

(04-22-2018 08:20 PM)Manolo Sobrino Wrote:  I'm sorry if I did that, I don't think I did but I'm not a lawyer, what do I know. I don't think I can sue them as a user, OK? I have checked it and I don't think I can do that.

So what did you check? What makes you come to the conclusion that the GPL is not being violated here, or is not enforceable?

(04-22-2018 08:20 PM)Manolo Sobrino Wrote:  The thing is I think/thought this is/was a very exciting product, and I've been backing your choices here all the time as well, as I've told you several times. I'm tired of everybody else not thinking about the technical/legal problems involved in getting a full stack GPL DM42, is that even possible? Nobody cares. I've checked the situation with people that are into embedded development and I trust, they don't think so. I'm tired of the vibe here that assumes everything SwissMicros do is shady. And frankly, at this point I don't know what to expect from this community which seems to enjoy this.

Well, I don't. I'll mind my own business. I'm sorry if I've caused you any trouble or if I've hurt your feelings, it won't happen again. Thank you again for Free42 and I'm done with all this.

I'm tired of the vibe that you are spreading, that everything SwissMicros is doing is all fine and dandy. You just like their product, and the fact that it's illegal is just an annoyance that you would just prefer to ignore, and not be reminded of, and everyone just to shut up about.

You concern about my feelings is duly noted. /sarcasm

Come on Thomas, of course I've said SM has violated the GPL, of course I've said user rights can be enforced, actually I've said it's up to you how to do so and when to do so, in court. Do I have to say that users can enforce GPL for you? Well I won't.

I have no relationship with SM, I've never said that what they did is fine and dandy, do I have to quote my posts in this forum? I've said that they're in a very difficult situation, and it's their fault. What else do you want me to say? I'm sorry but I'm not lynching the guys if that's what you're asking.

I was just asking all parties to be reasonable and work something out, can all parties be reasonable? I'm not getting that. I'm just getting a "stay away from GPL, because it will explode".

You're not thinking straight about this Thomas. And I'm upset in a literal sense, yes I am.