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The ColorHug adds a remote disable "feature"

The ColorHug adds a remote disable "feature"

Posted Jan 12, 2012 19:52 UTC (Thu) by michaeljt (subscriber, #39183)
In reply to: The ColorHug adds a remote disable "feature" by bronson
Parent article: The ColorHug adds a remote disable "feature"

> 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?

[1]http://www.gnu.org/licenses/quick-guide-gplv3.html


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