Re: [RFC PATCH 0/6] Boot logo supplied by the device tree

El lun, 3 ago 2026 a las 14:39, Ulrich Ölmann
([off-list ref]) escribió:

independently of the specific implementation, please keep in mind that
the kernel is distributed under the GPLv2, which may have implications
for a proprietary image embedded in the device tree. That doesn't
necessarily have to be a deal-breaker, but it's probably something that
should be considered carefully.

Good point, I had not considered it.

A warning could be added to the binding documentation about the licensing
implications of a proprietary logo, aimed at anyone thinking of
submitting a device tree carrying one to the kernel tree. I am happy to
add that in v2 if it is considered useful.

Patches 4 and 5 also avoid the question by construction: there the image
is a separate binary the bootloader loads, and the device tree carries
only a phandle to the reserved region.

In any case, whether such device trees are accepted is ultimately for the
device tree maintainers to decide.

Best regards,
Max