[hackerspaces] Pirating Linux

[Yvan Janssens]

It's this one:
http://www.adbglobal.com/products/cable/cable-europe/adb-5723cx.html , but
rebranded.

Apparently they do offer GPL code:
http://www.adbglobal.com/medias/files/support_files/how%20to%20receive%20the%20code.png

Will mail them now, thanks ;-).

The only thing I still have my doubts on, is the packaging. The package
should contain a GPL notice, and instructions on how and where to find the
source code.

Yvan


2012/4/3 Stef <stefvd at gmail.com>

> The point of having an opensource *license* is that companies have to
> accept it, if they dont they are indeed pirating open source, even if
> that sounds a bit silly at first glance.
>
> It is most likely not something your ISP has much influence on, even
> if they want to cooperate with you to resolve this issue. You should
> contact the set top box manufacturer i guess.
>
> regards,
>
> Stef
>
> On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:30 AM, Yvan Janssens <ik at yvanj.me> wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > Today I discovered that the major ISP over here uses GPL'ed software in
> > their set top boxes, without even putting a GPL notice in the box (like
> most
> > TV manufacturers do nowadays). I phoned their customer service, and they
> > "don't know" that the device runs linux (it runs "proprietary polish
> > software"), and know nothing about GPL notices.
> >
> > My questions are now:
> >
> > Can GPL software be pirated?
> > If yes, is this a form of OSS "piracy"?
> > How do I get them to release the source code?
> >
> > Where should I start to find a copy of the source code - the telco, or
> > further? The device uses a Broadcom SoC with 256MB RAM and 4MB boot ROM
> > (looks like any other set top box to me).
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Yvan Janssens
> >
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