From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Return-Path: Received: (majordomo@vger.kernel.org) by vger.kernel.org via listexpand id S262956AbUCRVA2 (ORCPT ); Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:00:28 -0500 Received: (majordomo@vger.kernel.org) by vger.kernel.org id S262954AbUCRVA1 (ORCPT ); Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:00:27 -0500 Received: from smtp-out5.blueyonder.co.uk ([195.188.213.8]:62831 "EHLO smtp-out5.blueyonder.co.uk") by vger.kernel.org with ESMTP id S262956AbUCRVAF (ORCPT ); Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:00:05 -0500 Message-ID: <405A0EB2.40105@jguk.org> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 21:03:46 +0000 From: "J. Grant" User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.5b) Gecko/20030824 X-Accept-Language: en-gb MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Linux-Kernel ML CC: tech_support2@sdesigns.com Subject: Rimax Linux DVD/DivX player firwmare source code Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="------------000308060004090603060402" X-OriginalArrivalTime: 18 Mar 2004 21:00:04.0189 (UTC) FILETIME=[FC5C78D0:01C40D2B] Sender: linux-kernel-owner@vger.kernel.org X-Mailing-List: linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------000308060004090603060402 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Greetings I have been in discussions with Rimax regarding receiving a copy of the source code to their version of the Linux software which they use in a DVD/DivX stand-alone device to play videos. Rimax distribute a version of the linux kernel and other software in a CD-ROM image: (http://www.rimax.net/docs/DivX%20Upgrade%20Version%20B.zip) See attachment: rimax.dvd8500-DPLAYER_JIA_RIMAX-2.0.4-23DEC03.cd-rom.listing.txt for filenames and file sizes. After discovering the device they sell was using the Linux kernel I was intrigued and interested to receive a copy of the source code so that I could make my own custom DVD/DivX/Linux player/software. Initially I contacted their technical support department on 2004-03-03, after their initial emails I received no responce to indicate they intended to provide me with a copy of their modified linux source code etc. I contacted Sigma Designs, they confirmed that Rimax were the people I should be in contact with to receive a copy of the source code. I contacted Rimax Managing Director Paul Gregson (and the other departments listed on their website) on 2004-03-07 to try and resolve this matter as the technical support department had not responded. I received a reply from Mr Gregson seeking confirmation on 2004-03-08, so to tried to explain to the best of my GPL knowledge. Mr Gregson responded indicating that I should be in contact with "Cosmic Digital Technology in China" despite the fact that his company was the originator of my firmware download. It is my understanding that his company either needs to pass on to me an offer of source code from "Cosmic Digital Technology in China" or for Rimax to provide an offer of source code with the compiled binaries they distribute. I explained that to Mr Gregson in an email. On 2004-03-10 I had still not received any positive indication of co-operation to resolve the matter so I emailed again. I explained that I would like to receive a positive indication of co-operation to resolve the problem by by "Monday 15th March 2004". Mr Gregson promptly replied with the point "You have still not told me who you are or which organisation/company you officially represent.". I never received this question from him, but anyway I sent a reply explaining my position. On 2004-03-14 I sent my final email to Mr Gregson and the other departments at Rimax explaining that I would report the problem if an indication of co-operation was not received by the end of "Monday 15th March 2004". On 2004-03-15 I emailed the company I believe to be "Cosmic Digital Technology in China", explaining that Mr Gregson of Rimax referred me to them to receive a copy of the source code for the firmware I had downloaded. I thought perhaps Mr Gregson might have arranged for them to provide the source code on the behalf of Rimax. I emailed sales, support and webmaster of "Cosmic Digital Technology in China". They only list the sales email address on their site though. So, that is where I am up to, I did not receive a reply indicating Rimax were planning/aiming to co-operate to resolve this problem (So i could finally get a copy of their modified linux source code!). "Cosmic Digital Technology in China" have not responded to my email either. The Rimax company details are: Mr Paul Gregson (Managing Director) Paul AT Rimax.net Rimax International Limited Registered Office Address - 1 Birkwood Close, London, SW12 0AU, United Kingdom Telephone +44 208 678 6312 Fax +44 208 678 6326 Managing Director - Paul Gregson Company Registration Number - 04282692 - England & Wales VAT Number - GB 782 6491 92 D-U-N-S 222 647 294 Bank - Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC plc) London Accountants - Ivan Sopher & Co, London TECHNICAL SUPPORT Tech AT Rimax.net http://www.rimax.net/ I was as polite and diplomatic as I could be in my emails, now i just would like to get my hands on the source code so I can have some fun after all this effort :) I have all the emails sent/received saved if someone would like a copy. I hope someone can help resolve this problem, or at least direct me to who I should forward on the details of this problem to. Best regards JG p.s. Please cc me in replies to the list. The Chinese company I believe Rimax partner with are: Cosmic Digital Technology ShenZhen,China Office Unit H,27th Floor Int'I Trade Commercial Building No.3005 Nan Hu Road. Shenzhen,China 518014 Tel:(86-755)5195 328 Fax:(86-755)5195 928\ E-mail:sales AT cosmictec.com ----------------------------------- Cosmic Digital Technology Hong Kong Office Unit 1904-5 Nanyang Plaza 57,hung to Road Kwun Tong,Kwoloon Hong Kong Tel:(852)2389 7002 Fax:(852)2389 9469 E-mail:sales AT cosmictec.com http://www.cosmictec.com/ --------------000308060004090603060402 Content-Type: text/plain; name="rimax.dvd8500-DPLAYER_JIA_RIMAX-2.0.4-23DEC03.cd-rom.listing.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="rimax.dvd8500-DPLAYER_JIA_RIMAX-2.0.4-23DEC03.cd-rom.listing.txt" drwxr-xr-x 2 4096 Mar 3 20:27 BIN/ -rwx------ 1 2048 Dec 23 12:08 BOOT.CATALOG* drwxr-xr-x 2 4096 Mar 3 20:27 DEV/ -rwx------ 1 8162 Dec 23 12:08 FIPMODULE.O* -rwx------ 1 452 Dec 23 12:08 FLASH.FUF* drwxr-xr-x 2 4096 Mar 3 20:27 FONTS/ -rwx------ 1 344774 Dec 23 12:08 KHWL.O* -rwx------ 1 632992 Sep 19 17:10 LINUX.IMA* -rwx------ 1 19189 Dec 23 12:08 LOADER.BIN* -rwx------ 1 152166 Dec 23 12:08 LOGO.PNG* drwxr-xr-x 2 4096 Mar 3 20:27 PROC/ -rwx------ 1 3266560 Dec 23 12:08 ROMFS.BIN* ./BIN: total 340 -rwx------ 1 53708 Dec 23 12:08 BUSYBOX* -rwx------ 1 279060 Dec 23 12:08 INIT* --------------000308060004090603060402--