ASUS Violation?

[Francois Beerten]

Joshua J. Kugler wrote:

>On Monday 25 September 2006 18:40, Mikhail Gusarov wrote:
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>>You (joshua at eeinternet.com) wrote:
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>> JJK> A google search of lists.gpl-violations.org didn't turn anything
>> JJK> up, so I'm posting here.
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>> JJK> I recently acquired an Asus WL-500G Premium router.
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>>Have a look at http://www.operwrt.org/ - Linksys released source code
>>of firmware long time ago, and WL500GP uses the modified version of
>>this firmware.
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>>Actually, I would suggest openwrt's firmware instead original one :)
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>Actually, I am running OpenWRT's firmware right now.  The question was not 
>which was the best firmware, but whether Asus was complying.  Even if I don't 
>intend to use Asus's firmware, I'd like to keep them honest. :)
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Asus complies with the GPL for the firmware for their routers. They 
didn't wait till people complain to do it unlike some other companies.

When i bought a WL500gx router, i was surprised to find all the source 
code on the included CD.

They even distrubute the source code on their web site:
http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=WL-500g%20Deluxe

Of course, if you search the  gpl-violations mailing lists instead of 
the Asus CD or website, ...


Best,
Francois.