Re: Nordic SDK license not Apache-compatible?

2016-11-09 Thread Kevin Townsend
We have a similar problem with Nordic code where due to older restrictive license terms we can't release the source for some projects. The terms have gotten friendlier with time, but the earliest stuff was quite restrictive. I'd suggest getting in touch with Nordic, though. They're probably

Re: Nordic SDK license not Apache-compatible?

2016-11-09 Thread Justin Mclean
Hi, > Yes, these files are optional in the sense that Mynewt can still be > used without them. However, someone wishing to use Mynewt with a Nordic > MCU will probably won't get very far without them. As it optional (not everyone will use it on this platform) it is possible to have a

Re: Nordic SDK license not Apache-compatible?

2016-11-09 Thread Christopher Collins
Hi Justin, On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 08:33:54AM +1100, Justin Mclean wrote: > Hi, > > > The first clause, Grant of License, seems to be problematic: > > Look like it "non-sub licensable” may be an issue? And "solely in > connection with a Nordic Integrated Circuit” reads like a field of use >

Nordic SDK license not Apache-compatible?

2016-11-09 Thread Christopher Collins
Hello all, I was checking some of the licenses in Mynewt, and I came across a potential licensing issue. The Nordic SDK v11 appears to use a license that is too restrictive for an Apache project: http://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF5_SDK/nRF5_SDK_v11.x.x/doc/11.0.0/license.txt The first