[En-Nut-Discussion] Where does the LICENSE_ST_GUIDANCE_ONLY require from

[Harald Kipp]

Hi Uwe,

On 25.01.2013 11:32, Uwe Bonnes wrote:

> However I see no STM clause which could cause the requirement for the
> LICENSE_ST_GUIDANCE_ONLY = ""
> acceptance, beside the rather general clause in the file
>  * THE PRESENT FIRMWARE WHICH IS FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AIMS AT PROVIDING CUSTOMERS
>  * WITH CODING INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR PRODUCTS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO SAVE
>  * TIME. AS A RESULT, STMICROELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY
>  * DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIMS ARISING
>  * FROM THE CONTENT OF SUCH FIRMWARE AND/OR THE USE MADE BY CUSTOMERS OF THE
>  * CODING INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR PRODUCTS.
>  *
> 
> It this what causes the
> LICENSE_ST_GUIDANCE_ONLY = ""
> requirement? And if yes, is it really needed?

The problem with this clause is, that it doesn't provide any license at
all. Taking it strictly: Nobody allowed you to use or distribute this
code. Packing it into Nut/OS is actually illegal, because the (unknown)
author doesn't give any permission to do so.

Regards,

Harald