Sony PS2 Linux kit -- violating the GPL?

[phil hunt]

On Wednesday 22 May 2002 10:00 pm, Alex Hudson wrote:

> > On Wed, 2002-05-22 at 21:47, phil hunt wrote:
> > Sony have released in Europe a Linux kit for their Playstation 2
> > game console. (Previously, the Linux kit was not available in
> > Europe).
> >
> > Unfortunately their licensing terms (visible on the web at
> > <http://www.linuxplay.com/eula.html>) appear to be in violation
> > of the GPL. The EULA states: NON COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. You may
> > install and use the Software only with a PlayStation??Computer
> > Entertainment System. You may not copy, modify or transfer the
> > Software"
>
> It also states:
>
> 	This product contains Sony Computer Entertainment Inc
> 	proprietary software ("Software") and third party proprietary
> 	software ("Third Party Software")

Good point.


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