Thread (4 messages) flat view 4 messages, 3 authors, 2015-05-19

Re: [PATCH resend] README: clarify redistribution requirements covering patents

From: Luis R. Rodriguez <hidden>
Date: 2015-05-19 20:18:37
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On Thu, May 14, 2015 at 11:29 AM, Arend van Spriel [off-list ref] wrote:
On 05/14/15 19:56, Luis R. Rodriguez wrote:
quoted
diff --git a/README b/README
index f2ed92e..d2a56ec 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -18,7 +18,10 @@ and also cc: to related mailing lists.

  Your commit should include an update to the WHENCE file clearly
  identifying the licence under which the firmware is available, and
-that it is redistributable. If the licence is long and involved, it's
+that it is redistributable. Being redistributable includes ensuring
+the firmware license provided includes an implicit or explicit
+patent grant to end users to ensure full functionality of device
+operation with the firmware. If the licence is long and involved, it's

Just nitpicking here, but there is 'license' and 'licence' being used here.
Better stick to one and preferably 'license'.
Fixed, will submit a v2.

 Luis
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