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Date:	Tue, 19 May 2015 13:18:14 -0700
From:	"Luis R. Rodriguez" <mcgrof@...not-panic.com>
To:	Arend van Spriel <arend@...adcom.com>
Cc:	Kyle McMartin <kyle@...nel.org>, linux-firmware@...nel.org,
	"netdev@...r.kernel.org" <netdev@...r.kernel.org>,
	linux-wireless <linux-wireless@...r.kernel.org>,
	"linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org" <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>,
	One Thousand Gnomes <gnomes@...rguk.ukuu.org.uk>
Subject: Re: [PATCH resend] README: clarify redistribution requirements
 covering patents

On Thu, May 14, 2015 at 11:29 AM, Arend van Spriel <arend@...adcom.com> wrote:
> On 05/14/15 19:56, Luis R. Rodriguez wrote:
>> diff --git a/README b/README
>> index f2ed92e..d2a56ec 100644
>> --- a/README
>> +++ b/README
>> @@ -18,7 +18,10 @@ and also cc: to related mailing lists.
>>
>>   Your commit should include an update to the WHENCE file clearly
>>   identifying the licence under which the firmware is available, and
>> -that it is redistributable. If the licence is long and involved, it's
>> +that it is redistributable. Being redistributable includes ensuring
>> +the firmware license provided includes an implicit or explicit
>> +patent grant to end users to ensure full functionality of device
>> +operation with the firmware. If the licence is long and involved, it's
>
>
> Just nitpicking here, but there is 'license' and 'licence' being used here.
> Better stick to one and preferably 'license'.

Fixed, will submit a v2.

 Luis
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