Hi Richard Ross Younger wrote:
> On 17/01/11 20:45, Richard Rauch wrote: > >> 2. How to distribute source code? >> If some sourcecode must be made available, how we have to do this? Should >> the code always be contributed to the eCos Community (eCos Maintainers) or >> is it sufficient to keep the source code and deliver it to a interested >> client on demand? > > I can't speak for the maintainers, but as a member of the community I > would always prefer to see contributions and patches which enhance eCos > to be posted - however, strictly speaking, there is no obligation to do so. > > The requirement from the GPL is to either deliver the relevant source > code along with the object code, to allow it to be downloaded at the > same time, or to make a written offer to provide a physical copy on > request. See GPL v2 clause 3, or GPL v3 clause 6, for details. I would add that contributing your code to the eCos project repository is the best/easiest way to ensure that it remains compatible with other eCos developments in the long term. John Dallaway eCos maintainer -- Before posting, please read the FAQ: http://ecos.sourceware.org/fom/ecos and search the list archive: http://ecos.sourceware.org/ml/ecos-discuss