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[Discuss] Fwd: Hey FCC, Don't Lock Down Our Wi-Fi Routers | WIRED



On 10/1/2015 9:43 AM, Chuck Anderson wrote:
> The question is what if there is GPLv3-licensed software embedded in
> the firmware?  Distribution of such software, along with measures to
> lock down the device, may violate the GPLv3 license.  See Tivoization
> [1].

The GPLv3 probably would be ruled to be unenforceable. A software 
license cannot overrule FCC regulations.

-- 
Rich P.



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