[U-Boot] U-book and GPLv3? (fwd)

Detlev Zundel
2009-06-26T08:25:42Z

Hi,

> On Thursday 25 June 2009 10:20:47 Detlev Zundel wrote:
>> >> It's not the first time I hear this mantra. Can you give me some facts
>> >> to back this up?
>> >
>> > i dont know what kind of "facts" you're looking for. i didnt make this
>> > scenario up, it was described to me by a customer in the US and their
>> > experience with Chinese cloners. i'm not going to give customer
>> > information or name names if that's what you want.
>>
>> Well, the problem with "facts" is that I like them to be backed up. I
>> don't know whether I should believe this mantra until I have seen actual
>> products and/or figures. If you don't need this - fine, your choice.
>
> well g'luck with that. you're going to have to find a customer yourself or
> find someone who *hasnt* signed a NDA.

...
n ) Proof by intimidation
n+1) Proof by vigorous handwaving
n+2) Proof by obfuscation
n+3) Proof by wishful citation
n+4) Proof by vehement assertion
n+5) Proof not available without NDA

Now, wait a minute, I think we have an original new entry here to this
list ;)

Cheers
Detlev

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