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Altera_Forum
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20 years ago

Is uCLinx free?!

Hi @ all, I only have one question. If I would like to use uCLinux in my products just as an RTOS, would it still be free?! Cheers, Danny
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20 years ago

Danny,

uClinux is (just as "normal" linux) released under the GPL (GNU Public License) and therefore is basicly free as long as you don't charge others for it and release the sources when requested.

for more information visit free software foundation (http://www.fsf.org/licensing) or related pages to read the exact ins and outs.

When you use uClinux as the OS and you build your own (NON-GPL) programs on top, you are allowed to charge money for your own programs and you do not need to releasr the sources.

When you make changes to the uClinux kernel (or any GPL program for that matter) you need to give credit to the original author and releases the sources of your modifications to the community.

I'm not a lawyer so don't sue me when you get sued...