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Subject: [Discuss] Fwd: Hey FCC, Don't Lock Down Our Wi-Fi Routers | WIRED
From: blu at nedharvey.com (Edward Ned Harvey (blu))
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2015 17:00:53 +0000
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> From: Discuss [mailto:discuss-bounces+blu=nedharvey.com at blu.org] On
> Behalf Of Shirley M?rquez D?lcey
> 
> A router locked down in that way could not incorporate any GPLv3 code.

I don't see any reason locked-down firmware would violate GPLv3. As long as you announce what code you're using, and distribute the code.


> Eliminating the ability to install alternative firmware will hurt a
> lot of people

Agreed.

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