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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

Revision as of 19:14, 29 January 2023

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

It should:

  1. be based on the AGPL
  2. cover software, HDL code, schematics, layouts and netlists
  3. allow dynamic linking of libraries in closed-source projects, like in the LGPL
  4. extend the dynamic linking policy from the LGPL to IP-cores licensed under the LSPL
  5. make use of the legal protection of topographies (layout designs) of semiconductor products