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Leviathan: Replaced content with "The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should: # be based on the AGPL # cover software, HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists # allow dynamic linking of lib..."

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Leviathan at 21:31, 29 January 2023

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Leviathan at 19:15, 29 January 2023

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	The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, ~~should ensure the following:~~		The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should:

	It should:
	# be based on the AGPL		# be based on the AGPL
	# cover software, HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists		# cover software, HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists

Leviathan at 19:14, 29 January 2023

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	# allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects, like in the LGPL		# allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects, like in the LGPL
	# extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to IP-cores licensed under the LSPL		# extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to IP-cores licensed under the LSPL
			# make use of the legal protection of topographies (layout designs) of semiconductor products

Leviathan at 19:13, 29 January 2023

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	The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:		The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:

	# It should be based on the ~~GNU Affero General Public License~~		It should:
	# ~~Besides~~ software ~~it should also cover~~ HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists		# be based on the AGPL
	# ~~It should incorporate the following aspects of the GNU Lesser General Public License, under the terms of the LGPL:~~		# cover software, HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists
	~~## Allow~~ dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects		# allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects, like in the LGPL
	#~~# Extend~~ the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to ~~PDK components~~ licensed under the LSPL~~, with the same terms and conditions applying as for dynamically linked libraries in the LGPL~~		# extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to IP-cores licensed under the LSPL

Leviathan at 17:41, 29 January 2023

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	# It should incorporate the following aspects of the GNU Lesser General Public License, under the terms of the LGPL:		# It should incorporate the following aspects of the GNU Lesser General Public License, under the terms of the LGPL:
	## Allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects		## Allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects
	## Extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to PDK components~~, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores,~~ licensed under the LSPL, with the same terms and conditions applying as for dynamically linked libraries in the LGPL.		## Extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to PDK components licensed under the LSPL, with the same terms and conditions applying as for dynamically linked libraries in the LGPL

Leviathan at 17:40, 29 January 2023

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	The LibreSilicon Public License further extends the dynamic linking policy of the GNU Lesser General Public License by applying the same terms and conditions to PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL.

	The license also grants users the right to access and modify the source code of any open source components, including PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL.

	By providing protection for users and open source software, HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists, the LibreSilicon Public License strives to keep the cost of software and hardware development low, and enable users to access the latest technologies.

	The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:		The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:

Leviathan at 17:40, 29 January 2023

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	The LibreSilicon Public License further extends the dynamic linking policy of the GNU Lesser General Public License by applying the same terms and conditions to PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL. The license also grants users the right to access and modify the source code of any open source components, including PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL.		The LibreSilicon Public License further extends the dynamic linking policy of the GNU Lesser General Public License by applying the same terms and conditions to PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL.

			The license also grants users the right to access and modify the source code of any open source components, including PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL.

	By providing protection for users and open source software, HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists, the LibreSilicon Public License strives to keep the cost of software and hardware development low, and enable users to access the latest technologies.		By providing protection for users and open source software, HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists, the LibreSilicon Public License strives to keep the cost of software and hardware development low, and enable users to access the latest technologies.

	The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:		The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:

Leviathan at 17:33, 29 January 2023

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	The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:		The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:

	#a) It should be based on the GNU Affero General Public License		# It should be based on the GNU Affero General Public License
	b) Besides software it should also cover HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists		# Besides software it should also cover HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists
	c) It should incorporate the following aspects of the GNU Lesser General Public License, under the terms of the LGPL:		# It should incorporate the following aspects of the GNU Lesser General Public License, under the terms of the LGPL:
	1) Allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects		## Allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects
	2) Extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL, with the same terms and conditions applying as for dynamically linked libraries in the LGPL.		## Extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL, with the same terms and conditions applying as for dynamically linked libraries in the LGPL.

Leviathan at 17:32, 29 January 2023

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	The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:		The LibreSilicon Public License, LSPL for short, should ensure the following:

	# a) It should be based on the GNU Affero General Public License		#a) It should be based on the GNU Affero General Public License
	b) Besides software it should also cover HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists		b) Besides software it should also cover HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists
	c) It should incorporate the following aspects of the GNU Lesser General Public License, under the terms of the LGPL:		c) It should incorporate the following aspects of the GNU Lesser General Public License, under the terms of the LGPL:
	1) Allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects		1) Allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects
	2) Extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL, with the same terms and conditions applying as for dynamically linked libraries in the LGPL.		2) Extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to PDK components, generated by LibrePDK, LibreCell and other IP cores, licensed under the LSPL, with the same terms and conditions applying as for dynamically linked libraries in the LGPL.