bootloader, u-boot, and kernel source files

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bootloader, u-boot, and kernel source files

Opened this issue 5 months ago · 5 comments

Kelador commented 5 months ago

Please publish the source files for the bootloader, u-boot, and kernel to help with custom firmware development.

Answer 1 · 2024-07-19T07:39:39.000Z

I think it is unlikely, because this is a "closed source handheld".

Answer 2 · 2024-07-19T09:15:43.000Z

I think it is unlikely, because this is a "closed source handheld".

We can hope it would make good business sense look at other handhelds that are open source it leads to community development which leads to more sales of the handheld.

Answer 3 · 2024-07-19T09:22:26.000Z

Good idea, but it seems like the repository owner never reads the issue.

Answer 4 · 2024-09-03T17:39:01.000Z

I'd also love to see this being open source. That being said, what are the hurdles of compiling a kernel yourself for this device?

Answer 5 · 2024-09-03T20:43:44.000Z

I think it is unlikely, because this is a "closed source handheld".

That doesn't matter - the kernel alone is GPLv2 licensed and such any binary distribution needs to be accompanied with the source code. So is U-Boot, by the way.

So it's not really a question of the firmware being "closed source" but the fact that TrimUI uses open source software that by license, they need to release the modifications to. It's a legal requirement, and if brought to the attention of courts, can result in their products getting an import ban in most Western countries.