Re: Re: [OT] Belkin Bluetooth Access Point GPL violation

[Robert Lowery <rlowery@optusnet.com.au>]

Hi Denis

> > Looking at the running system, it is not running any kernel modules, 
> so
> > I would expect the bluetooth stack to be compiled into the kernel
> > proper, which in my understanding would mean they have to release the
> > source.
> 
> This means that their bluetooth stack is a derivative work of the 
> kernel
> and they _must_ give you source free of charge.
> Did you say that to Mike? What was the reply?
I did, but he either did not understand me or chose to ignore this.  I will try again, 
making this clear.

> > Would any one on the list be interested in taking this further?
> 
> Only owners of said hardware have right to request full source code
> of the modified Linux kernel and other GPLed software (uClibc?).
> If they do not give away source after many requests, owners may
> actually sue 'em.
I assume the copyyright holders also have this right (even if they don't own the 
hardware)

-Robert