Err, no.
(trust me on this ;-)
-----Original Message----- From: Alexander [mailto:hri-news@yandex.ru]
As things stand now with PBL V5.1? Do I have a chance to use the device?
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Hi Cliff,
From: Alexander [mailto:hri-news@yandex.ru] As things stand now with PBL V5.1? Do I have a chance to use the device?
Err, no. (trust me on this ;-)
Oh, but aren't you forgetting our previous off-list conversation? I pointed out GPL ver. 2 says
The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. For an executable work, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable.
Leaving aside for the moment the fact that Amstrad never released matching sources to the binaries, even to those paying GBP25 for a CD, the bit in the GPL about scripts used to install means what you use to upload firmware over the EXT serial port in the lab and factory. And if that signs the firmware before uploading, it includes that too.
In reply, your offer was to do the upload for anyone that sends you their phone and firmware. Personally, I don't think that complies and I suspect the FSF and http://gpl-violations.org/faq/sourcecode-faq.html would agree.
Cheers,
Ralph.
Hi All.. JOOI, is there a list of currently known facts about the 5.1 PBL ? I'd hate to just re-iterate what is already know. Starter for 10 :
1) the blockcheck algorithm has changed - its no longer a simple bytewise add. 2) Another 2 pbl commands have been added. 3) there is now an sha256 implementation. ( Although this appears to only operate on a supplied buffer via one of the new commands, or on a modem download sequence ).
Missed anything ? Jake
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