Am 06.07.2013 19:53, schrieb wiebittewas: > Am 06.07.2013 14:43 schrieb "Nils Faerber" bzgl. "Re: missing > source-code for ion action-cam": > >>> If you do not have the time to struggle with them and if you agree I >>> would try to contact them since this seems to be a German company >>> (though I think the device is made in China/Asia) and I am a copyright >>> holder on the Linux kernel. > > yes, of course, I do agree.
OK, then let's do it ;) I'll keep you posted about its outcome. > and I think, you're right, that device is made in Asia, because two > other companies sell nearly identical cams, but neither one offers > firmware online, so it's currently not easy, to also check these > devices, even it's very unlikely, that they have completely another > firmware, even the ion actioncam has a few additional features the > technical data matches: > > http://www.polaroidstore.com/products/sport-and-action-video-cameras/hd-1080p-16mp-waterproof-sports-action-camera-with-mounting-kit-xs100.htm > > http://www.easypix.eu/de/Xtasy-Full-HD-Action-Camera?xf6530=lfj0th9v0hptt3orj021neic5c49alvn > > but I think that such a device has to be first disassembled to try to > get the firmware directly from it, to have a chance that these companies > comply with the GPL Well, so far my experience is not that bad. Of course you are right concerning compliance from day-1, i.e. day of release of the device. This really must be improved. But once made aware of the infringement and their possible implications most companies act pretty promptly. Of course there are bad examples too - as always in life, where is light there is also shadow. So let's see what kind of company Ion is - light or shadow :) > best regards > wiebittewas Cheers nils
