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Questions tagged [gpl-compliance]

The GPL is a popular open source software license. Complying to it becomes necessary when re-distributing parts of Raspbian , the Linux kernel and "image" files with GPL software.

The GPL is a popular open source software license made by the Free Software Foundation.Complying to it becomes necessary when re-distributing parts of Raspbian , the Linux kernel and "image" files with GPL software. Especially commercial redistribution has some important caveats.

Helpful tips on how to comply to the GPL can be found here:

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What licensing conditions do I have to take care about when distributing a commercial product based on the Raspberry Pi?

A product to be sold commercially is built around the Raspberry Pi. There is a proprietary hardware running its own software connected to the Pi, and a GUI application runs on the Pi itself. What licensing conditions do I have to take care about? 1.…
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Commercial distribution of Raspbian with additional software

Am I allowed to add my application to the Buster OS and offer it a an img download file for purchase? I appreciate some people regard the Rpi as free to use but I am adding (hopefully) added value. As mentioned that other question/answer was for a…
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Raspberry Pi Model 4 - Which nonfree parts remain?

As the Raspberry Pi Model 4 was released today, I reckon it's time to update this question. I'm aware of the fact that a lot of effort was put into writing usable free software GPU drivers as stated here: Over the last five years, Eric Anholt has …
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redistribute modified Raspbian

for kids educational purpose, I've made a "modified" version of Raspbian for PC. Pratically speaking, I've simply installed and configured some software (mainly minetest and its python api) and taken a backup from USB key. The backup is a .iso file…
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