From 9395ca4f6832a806737eca247f2758468f0cecd1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eric Andersen Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 09:42:10 +0000 Subject: prepare for release --- docs/busybox.net/FAQ.html | 28 +++++++- docs/busybox.net/license.html | 67 ++++++++++++------ docs/busybox.net/news.html | 142 ++++++--------------------------------- docs/busybox.net/oldnews.html | 136 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ docs/busybox.net/products.html | 24 ++++--- docs/busybox.net/screenshot.html | 2 +- docs/busybox.net/shame.html | 11 +-- 7 files changed, 252 insertions(+), 158 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs') diff --git a/docs/busybox.net/FAQ.html b/docs/busybox.net/FAQ.html index 294e219a7..a9324ae26 100644 --- a/docs/busybox.net/FAQ.html +++ b/docs/busybox.net/FAQ.html @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ have additions to this FAQ document, we would love to add them,
  • I demand that you to add <favorite feature> right now! How come you don't answer all my questions on the mailing list instantly? I demand that you help me with all of my problems Right Now! +
  • How can I get started using BusyBox?
  • I need help with BusyBox! What should I do?
  • I need you to add <favorite feature>! Are the BusyBox developers willing to be paid in order to fix bugs or add in <favorite feature>? Are you willing to provide @@ -144,6 +145,27 @@ have additions to this FAQ document, we would love to add them, run your shell on a real console... +
    +

    +

    How can I get started using BusyBox?

    +

    + + An easy method to build your own basic BusyBox based system, is to + follow these simple steps: +

    + +

    I demand that you to add <favorite feature> right now! How come @@ -198,8 +220,8 @@ have additions to this FAQ document, we would love to add them, href="http://codepoet-consulting.com/">CodePoet Consulting to bid on your project. If Erik is too busy to personally add your feature, there are many other active BusyBox contributors who will almost certainly be able - to help you out. Erik can contact them and ask them about their availability, - and may even ask you to post your request for services on the mailing list. + to help you out. Erik can contact them privatly, and may even let you to + post your request for services on the mailing list.
    @@ -218,7 +240,7 @@ have additions to this FAQ document, we would love to add them, - + diff --git a/docs/busybox.net/license.html b/docs/busybox.net/license.html index 0e27c3956..14324f1df 100644 --- a/docs/busybox.net/license.html +++ b/docs/busybox.net/license.html @@ -10,12 +10,32 @@ whatsoever, this page attempts to summarize what you should do to ensure you do not accidentally violate the law.

    +

    Complying with the BusyBox license is easy and completely free.

    + +U.S. and International Law protects copyright owners from the unauthorized +reproduction, adaptation, display, distribution, etc of copyright protected +works. Copyright violations (such as shipping BusyBox in a manner contrary to +its license) are subject to severe penalties. The courts can award up to +$150,000 per product shipped without even showing any actual loss by the +copyright holder. Criminal penalties are available for intentional acts +undertaken for purposes of "commercial advantage" or "private financial gain." +In addition, if it comes to my attention that you are violating the BusyBox +license, I will list you on the BusyBox Hall of Shame +webpage.

    +Nobody wants that to happen. Do everyone a favor and don't break the law -- if +you use BusyBox, you must comply with the BusyBox license. + +

    +

    BusyBox is licensed under the GNU General Public License

    + BusyBox is licensed under the GNU General Public License , which -is generally just abbreviated simply as the GPL license, or -just the GPL. Anyone thinking of shipping +is generally just abbreviated as the GPL license, or +just the GPL. +

    +Anyone thinking of shipping BusyBox as part of a product should be familiar with the licensing terms under which they are allowed to use and distribute BusyBox. You are advised to take a look over the @@ -53,37 +73,39 @@ applications such as BusyBox is mandatory.

    -Accompanied by source generally means you place the full -source code for all GPL'd products such as BusyBox on a driver CD -somewhere. Full source code includes the BusyBox ".config" file -used when your shipping BusyBox binary was compiled. +Accompanied by source generally means you distribute the full +source code for all GPL'd products including BusyBox along with your +product, such as by placing it somewhere on a driver CD. Full source +code includes the BusyBox ".config" file used when your shipping BusyBox +binary was compiled, and any and all modifications you made to the +BusyBox source code.

    A written offer generally means that somewhere in the -docs for your product, you write something like +documentation for your product, you write something like

    The GPL source code contained in this product is available as a free download from http://blah.blah.blah/
    -Or you can offer source by writing -somewhere in the docs for your product something like +Alternatively, you can offer the source code by writing +somewhere in the documentation for your product something like
    -If you would like a copy of the GPL source code in this product -on a CD, please send $9.99 to <address> for the costs of -preparing and mailing a CD to you. +If you would like a copy of the GPL source code contained in this +product shipped to you on CD, please send $9.99 to <address> +which covers the cost of preparing and mailing a CD to you.

    -Keep in mind though that if you distribute GPL'd binaries online -(as is often done when supplying firmware updates), it is highly -recommended that you make the corresponding source available online -at the same place. Regardless, you must either make source -available online (i.e. accompanied by source) and/or inform -those downloading firmware updates of their right to obtain source -(i.e. a written offer). Failure to do so is a violation of -your licensing obligations. +Keep in mind though that if you distribute GPL'd binaries online (as is often +done when supplying firmware updates), it is highly recommended that you +make the corresponding source available online at the same place. Regardless, +if you distribute a binary copy of BusyBox online (such as part of a firmware +update) you must either make source available online (i.e. +accompanied by source) and/or inform those downloading firmware updates +of their right to obtain source (i.e. a written offer). Failure to do +so is a violation of your licensing obligations.

    @@ -97,6 +119,7 @@ If you distribute any GPL'd binaries, you must also make source available as discussed on this webpage.

    +

    A Good Example

    These days, Linksys is doing a good job at complying with the GPL, they get to be an @@ -104,8 +127,8 @@ example of how to do things right. Please take a moment and check out what they do with distributing the firmware for their WRT54G Router. -Following their example would be a fine way to ensure you have -fulfilled your licensing obligations. +Following their example would be a fine way to ensure that you +have also fulfilled your licensing obligations. diff --git a/docs/busybox.net/news.html b/docs/busybox.net/news.html index 1f5ebc34b..0d4c81bab 100644 --- a/docs/busybox.net/news.html +++ b/docs/busybox.net/news.html @@ -3,141 +3,43 @@