Re: IBM on Open Source ..

[Hyman Rosen]

Hyman Rosen wrote:
> > http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-64669&brandind=5000020
> I was not able to find any reference to the GPL or to source
> code availability on the web site or in the iso file. Unless
> purchasers of the hardware receive some documentation of the
> GPL (this download is only for them), it does appear that IBM
> is violating the GPL.

I assume it's carelessness, not malice. Elsewhere:
    
<https://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5076358&brandind=5000020>
    ...
    The firmware also includes a Linux kernel which is provided
    to you under the following terms:
    * http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt
    As required by the GNU General Public License, the applicable
    source code is provided by Blade Network Technologies, Inc. at
    the following link:
    * http://www.bladenetwork.net/media/GZs/lnx_src.tar.gz