Posted by: Administrator
on February 09, 2007 12:03 AM
Thanks for the feedback!
First, the OHL doesn't address firmware or programmable devices -- it's purely aimed at physical hardware (e.g., circuit boards or mechanical assemblies). This is because VHDL and firmware fit much better into a copyright-based model while the physical hardware designs that the OHL focuses on require a different approach.
The OHL does allow use of the hardware for any purpose (though a variant is available that limits products to noncommercial use only). The full documentation for the product must be made available for study or modification, and you are allowed to distribute those modifications.
So, I think the OHL meets the desires you've listed.
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Re:Feedback requested!
Posted by: Administrator on February 09, 2007 12:03 AMFirst, the OHL doesn't address firmware or programmable devices -- it's purely aimed at physical hardware (e.g., circuit boards or mechanical assemblies). This is because VHDL and firmware fit much better into a copyright-based model while the physical hardware designs that the OHL focuses on require a different approach.
The OHL does allow use of the hardware for any purpose (though a variant is available that limits products to noncommercial use only). The full documentation for the product must be made available for study or modification, and you are allowed to distribute those modifications.
So, I think the OHL meets the desires you've listed.
John Ackermann
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