[GitHub] [incubator-nuttx] justinmclean commented on issue #127: missing DISCLAIMER file

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justinmclean commented on issue #127: missing DISCLAIMER file
URL: https://github.com/apache/incubator-nuttx/issues/127#issuecomment-575971370
 
 
   Hi,
   
   > There is a lot of code that to speak authoritatively about without examining the files.
   
   Great that make things a little easier.
   
   > There are only two C files there with some strange licensing. I think it is BSD compatbile, but maybe not Apache 2 due to the NXP-only clause?
   
   Any restriction of use to a hardware platform for instance would not be compatible  with the ALv2.
   
   I just checked and yes "provided that it is used in conjunction with NXP Semiconductors microcontrollers.” is likely an issue. Does this specifically run on that platform or is it more generic code that could run on more than one platform?
   
   MyMewt in a number of cases contacted the 3rd parties and got them to change their licensing or got permission to drop the restriction. You might also find that a more modern version of the file that the license has changed.
   
   When using the WIP disclaimer you just note it as an issue to be resolved later.
   
   Thanks,
   Justin

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