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The Asus Eee PC Linux GPL page is information about the alleged violation of the Asus Eee PC with the Linux community. According to reports, the PC has violated the Linux General Public License by modifying a module and failing to redistribute the source code.
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Fast Facts:
- Developer states that Asus intended to hide the module by removing all references
- This complaint has not affected sales of the PC
- On November 27, 2007 Asus issued the source code in order to comply with GPL
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View All Asus Eee PC Linux GPL Questions (841) | Ask a QuestionWhat RAM do I need to install, and how do I install it? (Asus EEE PC 701SD) (3 Answers)I found it here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208341 for 16.99 and 2.99 shipping makes the total 19.98 Here's a video of how to put it in. read moreWhy are the success factors of the Asus Mother boards? (2 Answers)Two webpages from Asus website best sum up their achievements in motherboard and winning formula. Asus motherboard’s mark in history really shows they are the #1 in motherboard. From this ... read morehow to install Mac OS X on an Asus EeePC 901? (1 Answer)In order to install OS X you're going to need to download one of several Hackintosh OS X distributions. These distros contain modified version of OS X that allow it ... read moreDoes anyone have an opinion on the Asus Eee PC 1000HE? (1 Answer)Here is a review of the ASUS EEE PC 1000HE, but it has been superceeded as noted in this review. http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus-eee-pc-1000he/4505-3121_7-33522069.html read more
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Asus Eee PC Linux GPL Previous News and Blogs
- Bit Tech: Asus Eee PC Violates Linux GPL? (Nov. 26, 2007)
- The Inquirer: Asus EEE PC "breaks GPL" Claim (Nov. 26, 2007)
- Gadgetell: Asus Eee PC Violating the Linux GPL (Nov. 26, 2007)
- Engadget: Does the Asus Eee PC Violate the Linux GPL? (Nov. 25, 2007)
- iTWire: Asus Eee PC Violates GPL Say Linux Stalwarts (Nov. 25, 2007)
- Boing Boing Gadgets: Asus Eee's Dumb Mistakes: GPL Violations and Warranty-Voiding RAM Upgrade (Nov. 23, 2007)
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