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Istvan Csomortani 2017-05-29 12:09:43 +03:00
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@ -17,40 +17,41 @@ license for all the files. It is up to you, the user, to ensure that during the
building a project, which combines these modules together so that they form a building a project, which combines these modules together so that they form a
bit file (either one, or multiple for partial reconfiguration), all the individual bit file (either one, or multiple for partial reconfiguration), all the individual
licenses are compatible. For example, if a single module is covered by the GPL, licenses are compatible. For example, if a single module is covered by the GPL,
the whole combination must also be released under the GPL—if you can't, or the whole combination must also be released under the GPL. If you can't, or
won't, do that, you may not distribute the resulting bit file. won't, do that, you may not distribute the resulting bit file.
The majority of ADI created modules are dual-licensed, allowing the user to pick The majority of ADI created modules are dual-licensed, allowing the user to pick
which license they want to use, (and the any rights and obligations they have). which license they want to use, (and the rights and obligations they have).
- The ADI BSD license. (which allows you to makeg bit files, and not release your - The ADI BSD license, which allows you to make bit files, and not release your
source, as long as it attaches to an ADI device) o This is not truly open source, as long as it attaches to an ADI device. This is not truly open
source, since it does place extra restrictions on developers. source, since it does place extra restrictions on developers.
- The GPL v2 license (which allows you to make bit files, but you must release - The GPL 2 license, which allows you to make bit files, but you must release
all other HDL (except vendor produced, which we consider a run-time library, all other HDL (except vendor produced, which we consider as a run-time library),
permitted by GPL section 3), along with your bitfile). o This is truly open permitted by GPL section 3, along with your bit file. This is truly open
source, and places no additional restrictions on use or fields of endeavor. The source, and places no additional restrictions on use or fields of endeavor. The
GPL is ideal for use cases such as open source projects with open source GPL is ideal for use cases such as open source projects with open source
distribution, student/academic purposes, hobby projects, internal research distribution, student/academic purposes, hobby projects, internal research
projects without external distribution, or other projects where all GPL projects without external distribution, or other projects where all GPL
obligations can be met. obligations can be met.
In these cases, support is handled via web (https://ez.analog.com/community/fpga), In these cases, support is handled via web (https://ez.analog.com/community/fpga),
on a best effort basis. If you do not feel we are answering your questions on a best effort basis. Note that our best efforts may not match your product
fast enough on engineerzone - remember that our best efforts may not match your development schedule. This is a free, non-deterministic support, and is not meant
product development schedule. Free, non-deterministic support is not a replacement as a replacement for professional services. However, if this is not adequate
for professional services (contractors). If you need something done in a specific for your needs, or you require support within a specific time frame we recommend
time frame - hire a professional. Just as you are free to use HDL modules you you seek alternatives including seeking professional service and/or commercial/deterministic
find here (under that module's license), you are free use an alternative, support.
which may include commercial/deterministic support.
Specific modules which do not follow this (this list may not be complete, it's
up to each user to check each module license):
- SPDIF : which is released under the LGPL license only.
+ Please go to https://opencores.org/project, spdif_interface for support
- The ADI created JESD Core, which is released under the GPL and a
commercial license only.
+ The commercial license gives you the full rights to create and distribute
bit files on your own terms without any open source license obligations,
and special avenues for support may be possible.
There are also specific modules which are only single-licensed, as listed
below. This list may not be complete, it's up to the user to check each module
license.
- SPDIF, which is released under the LGPL license only. See
https://opencores.org/project,spdif_interface for support.
- The ADI created JESD Core, which is released under the GPL and a commercial
license only.
+ The commercial license gives you the full rights to create and distribute
bit files on your own terms without any open source license obligations,
and special avenues for support may be possible. If you are interested
in such a license, contact us at jesd204-licensing@analog.com for more
information.