> I would think that some statement from NI clarifying continuation of open source status and GPL licensing for GNU
> radio software (and hardware and FPGA logic, very crucial) would be re-assuring to GNU radio developers and users, as
> well as users-in-planning -- such as US Army guys mentioned below. Unless the acquisition hasn't actually closed yet,
> then the only thing I can guess that might be holding up NI is if they need to tweak their wording, for example
> mention items that might be excepted from GNU licensing if they conflict with one of their many patents. The block
> diagram user interface in GRC would be one possible example.
See prior email from me regarding GNU Radio software status.
In short, GNU Radio is a product of the Free Software Foundation, not
Ettus Research, and will continue to be licensed for use and
distribution under the terms of the GPLv3. The USRP1/2 host driver
software that exists today is part of that, and will be maintained.
NI/Ettus Research announced they will develop a new driver for USRP2 and
will dual-license under GPL and non-GPL. GNU Radio will be able to use
it. Corgan Enterprises, Blossom Research, and Ettus Research are all
working together to make this transition smooth.
Johnathan Corgan
Corgan Enteprises LLC
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