Genode OS Framework release 22.02

techdragon 4 years ago |

I understand why they did it but the license makes it extremely hard for me to start using Genode. It’s a pain that prevents using it for smaller demonstration projects that could potentially be commercially viable. I know they have to keep the lights on but it sucks I’ve never been able to use it due to the licensing. Genode and seL4 is an excellent combination for secure systems that need a UI.

nix23 4 years ago | |

>It’s a pain that prevents using it for smaller demonstration projects

What prevents it?

techdragon 4 years ago | | |

It’s AGPLv3.

chelmuth 4 years ago | | |

This reaction does not explain your concerns. If anything it spreads FUD.

techdragon 4 years ago | | |

Ok, if anyone considers me simply calling the AGPLv3 as objectionable for any commercial business software as FUD. I’d encourage them to do their own research and make their own decisions. I’ve decided it’s not worth the hassle and the legal risk. It’s never been litigated and it basically prevents a business from demonstrating a product without giving the product to a potential customer. Which in the world of custom software is a big issue.

hedora 4 years ago | | |

You could try paying for it:

https://genode.org/commercial-use/index

Or do you also consider all closed source software and paid software services to also be objectionable for use by any commercial business?

gnufx 4 years ago | | |

There's a difference between commercial and proprietary, and it's a pity the Genode site confuses them, but if you want to make a proprietary version of it Genode Labs advertises the option to pay them, as a commercial software business. As far as I know, that's not an option with, say, MS Windows or iOS.

lioeters 4 years ago |

> The Genode OS Framework is a tool kit for building highly secure special-purpose operating systems. It scales from embedded systems with as little as 4 MB of memory to highly dynamic general-purpose workloads.

unixhero 4 years ago |

Who uses Genode What is the use case? When should I use it?

gnufx 4 years ago | |

Presumably you use it if you want its advertised feature of providing a highly secure operating system. Does it matter who else uses it, particularly if it provides an advantage over people who don't?

unixhero 4 years ago | | |

Yes it matters because I don't have an overview of the project. Hence I asked.