make ccsdisk : a strategy for GPL compliance
By Robert Call

The range of embedded devices that include GPL'ed software has exploded over the last 30 years and compliance with the GPL seems to be a growing problem with a somewhat simple solution. Learn about why GPL compliance is an issue in embedded space, how [censored] makes it easy for OEMs to ship a CCS (Complete Corresponding Source) disk and why compliance should be part of every build system.

Monday 2:30 p.m.–3 p.m.

The range of embedded devices that include GPL'ed software has exploded over the last 30 years and compliance with the GPL seems to be a growing problem with a somewhat simple solution. This talk will cover why GPL compliance is an issue in embedded space, how [censored] makes it easy for OEMs to ship a CCS (Complete Corresponding Source) disk and why compliance should be part of every build system.

Robert Call

Robert Call was the co-founder of LibreWRT and is the Lead Developer of the libreCMC project. When he is not hacking on libreCMC, he spends most of his time breaking things, working on other free culture works and promoting the usage of libre software where possible. Most of his work revolves around liberating embedded devices and bringing non-obvious freedom issues to light.

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