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SubjectRe: Binary-only firmware covered by the GPL?
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Matt Reuther wrote:
>I think the real question is this: if this binary blob is not GPL, then how
>can it be in the kernel? It should be pulled out and put in a separate file,
>which can be loaded with the firmware mechanism.

Correct.

>If it is firmware, then would it be legal to reverse engineer the assembler,
>assuming one can find the instruction set for the chip?

That depends on your local jurisdiction.
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Matthew Garrett | mjg59-chiark.mail.linux-rutgers.kernel@srcf.ucam.org
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