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Re: [LUG] Asus EEPC - free software provider

 

On 28 Nov 2007, at 10:49, Neil Williams wrote:

> Tom Potts wrote:
>> http://cliffhacks.blogspot.com/2007/11/asus-eeepc-first- 
>> impressions-and-gpl.html
>> It would appear they are seriously violating the GPL
>> It has been touted as an OLPC damper.
>> I still want one - but not till its GPL compatable.
>> Tom te tom te tom
>
> Reply from Asus:
>
> http://eeepc.asus.com/en/news11272007.htm
>
> Every I could want from the genuine enquiry and some of the FUD flying
> around. The company put the record straight, they ask for help  
> catching
> any inadvertent omissions and everything is fine.
>
> All those waiting for compliance before ordering - go ahead now. The
> fuss is over, Asus are not violating the GPL. Any previous mistakes  
> are
> just mistakes and the company has already put things right and is  
> ready
> to fix problems as they arise.
>
> -- 
>
>
> Neil Williams
> =============

That's great news.
Clare


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