Re: Microcode license [#3]
On Fri, Jun 01, 2001 at 11:41:26AM +0200, Giacomo Catenazzi wrote:
> Anthony Towns wrote:
> > On Thu, May 31, 2001 at 10:13:22AM +0200, Giacomo Catenazzi wrote:
> > > The license (for non-FREE section):
> > > / These microcode updates are distributed for the sole
> > > purpose of
> > > / installation in the BIOS or Operating System of
> > > computer systems
> > > / which include a Genuine Intel microprocessor sold or
> > > distributed
> > > / to or by you. You are not authorized to use this
> > > material for
> > > / any other purpose.
> > If so, it doesn't appear to give us permission to distribute it, simply
> > to use it. Which would mean we can't distribute it.
> The sentence:
> "These microcode updates are distributed for the sole purpose of"
> don't mean "You can distribute the microcode with the conditions:" ?
Not really. It just means it's distributed by someone. Intel is someone.
So it doesn't say anything about whether Debian can or should or is
distributing it.
> Only on last sentence they restrict the use.
Modificating and redistribution aren't allowed unless explicitly permitted.
Cheers,
aj
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