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The ColorHug adds a remote disable "feature"The ColorHug adds a remote disable "feature"Posted Jan 12, 2012 18:31 UTC (Thu) by bronson (subscriber, #4806)In reply to: The ColorHug adds a remote disable "feature" by michaeljt Parent article: The ColorHug adds a remote disable "feature"
> The device comes with some alternative one-time locked firmware, and you have to confirm reception to get the key.
Interesting idea, sounds workable. I wonder about licensing... Presumably that initial firmware must not contain any GPLv3 components?
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The ColorHug adds a remote disable "feature" Posted Jan 12, 2012 19:52 UTC (Thu) by michaeljt (subscriber, #39183) [Link]
> Presumably that initial firmware must not contain any GPLv3 components?
From "A Quick Guide to GPLv3"[1]:
"Distributors are still allowed to use cryptographic keys for any purpose, and they'll only be required to disclose a key if you need it to modify GPLed software on the device they gave you."
So presumably if the person denies receiving the device and demands a refund, giving up their right to it, then the GPLv3 doesn't require you to give them the key?
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