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WHENCE: extract license texts 

Start extracting license texts from WHENCE into separate LICENSE files.

There are several reasons to do this:

1) Long license texts in the WHENCE are distracting and make parsing the
file more complicated.
2) Some licenses state that the terms must accompany the firmware when
redistributed, which is neater when the licence text is isolated instead
of having to use the entire contents of WHENCE.

Signed-off-by: Ross Burton <ross.burton@arm.com>
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Ross Burton 2025-06-24 13:23:47 +01:00 committed by Josh Boyer
parent db6e243857
commit cb826c70e9
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LICENCE.alacritech Normal file
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Copyright (C) 1999-2009 Alacritech, Inc.

as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted or
public access to the source code from which this firmware image is
derived. Except as noted below this firmware image may not be
reproduced, used, sold or transferred to any third party without
Alacritech's prior written consent. All Rights Reserved.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
in text or binary form as required.

This firmware may not be modified.

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This file contains firmware data derived from proprietary unpublished
source code, Copyright (c) 2004 - 2010 Broadcom Corporation.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware data
in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright notice is
accompanying it.

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Copyright (c) 2007-2011 Broadcom Corporation

This file contains firmware data derived from proprietary unpublished
source code, Copyright (c) 2007-2011 Broadcom Corporation.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware data
in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright notice is
accompanying it.

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Copyright (c) 2011-2013 Sagrad, Inc.

This SDD ("Static Dynamic Data") file is licensed strictly for use with
the Sagrad WiFi modules (such as the SG901-1091/1098) that utilize the
cw1200 driver. There is no warranty expressed or implied about its
fitness for any purpose.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this SDD file as
part of Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel in text or
binary form as required.

(Please note that the actual device firmware is separately licensed)

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Copyright (c) 2007-2009 NetLogic Microsystems, Inc.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
data in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright
notice is accompanying it.

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Copyright (C) 1999 BayCom GmbH

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
modification, are permitted provided that redistributions of source
code retain the above copyright notice and this comment without
modification.

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This firmware is for the Emagic EMI 2|6 Audio Interface

The firmware contained herein is Copyright (c) 1999-2002 Emagic
as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted
or public access to this firmware which is a trade secret of Emagic,
and which may not be reproduced, used, sold or transferred to
any third party without Emagic's written consent. All Rights Reserved.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
in text or binary form as required.

This firmware may not be modified and may only be used with the
Emagic EMI 2|6 Audio Interface. Distribution and/or Modification of
any driver which includes this firmware, in whole or in part,
requires the inclusion of this statement.

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Copyright (C) 1999-2001
Keyspan, A division of InnoSys Incorporated ("Keyspan")

as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted or
public access to the source code from which this firmware image is
derived. Except as noted below this firmware image may not be
reproduced, used, sold or transferred to any third party without
Keyspan's prior written consent. All Rights Reserved.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
in text or binary form as required.

This firmware may not be modified and may only be used with
Keyspan hardware. Distribution and/or Modification of the
keyspan.c driver which includes this firmware, in whole or in
part, requires the inclusion of this statement.

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Derived from proprietary unpublished source code,
Copyright (C) 2000-2013 Broadcom Corporation.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
data in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright
notice is accompanying it.

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Copyright 1999-2004 3Com Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms of the 3c990img.h
microcode software are permitted provided that the following conditions
are met:
1. Redistribution of source code must retain the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistribution in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
3. The name of 3Com may not be used to endorse or promote products
derived from this software without specific prior written permission

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY 3COM ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF
THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT PURCHASE OR USE OF THE 3c990img.h
MICROCODE SOFTWARE WILL NOT CREATE OR GIVE GROUNDS FOR A LICENSE BY
IMPLICATION, ESTOPPEL, OR OTHERWISE IN ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
(PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE SECRET, MASK WORK, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT)
EMBODIED IN ANY OTHER 3COM HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE EITHER SOLELY OR IN
COMBINATION WITH THE 3c990img.h MICROCODE SOFTWARE

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@ -117,25 +117,7 @@ File: keyspan/usa49wlc.fw

Converted from Intel HEX files, used in our binary representation of ihex.

Original licence information:

Copyright (C) 1999-2001
Keyspan, A division of InnoSys Incorporated ("Keyspan")

as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted or
public access to the source code from which this firmware image is
derived. Except as noted below this firmware image may not be
reproduced, used, sold or transferred to any third party without
Keyspan's prior written consent. All Rights Reserved.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
in text or binary form as required.

This firmware may not be modified and may only be used with
Keyspan hardware. Distribution and/or Modification of the
keyspan.c driver which includes this firmware, in whole or in
part, requires the inclusion of this statement."
Licence: Redistributable. See LICENCE.keyspan for details

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@ -169,25 +151,7 @@ File: emi26/loader.fw

Converted from Intel HEX files, used in our binary representation of ihex.

Original licence information:
/*
* This firmware is for the Emagic EMI 2|6 Audio Interface
*
* The firmware contained herein is Copyright (c) 1999-2002 Emagic
* as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted
* or public access to this firmware which is a trade secret of Emagic,
* and which may not be reproduced, used, sold or transferred to
* any third party without Emagic's written consent. All Rights Reserved.
*
* Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
* image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
* in text or binary form as required.
*
* This firmware may not be modified and may only be used with the
* Emagic EMI 2|6 Audio Interface. Distribution and/or Modification of
* any driver which includes this firmware, in whole or in part,
* requires the inclusion of this statement.
*/
Licence: Redistributable. See LICENCE.emi26 for details

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@ -291,14 +255,7 @@ Driver: dabusb - Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Receiver for USB and Linux
File: dabusb/firmware.fw
File: dabusb/bitstream.bin

Licence: Distributable

* Copyright (C) 1999 BayCom GmbH
*
* Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
* modification, are permitted provided that redistributions of source
* code retain the above copyright notice and this comment without
* modification.
Licence: Redistributable. See LICENCE.dabusb for details

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@ -458,20 +415,7 @@ File: slicoss/oasisdbgdownload.sys
File: slicoss/oasisdownload.sys
File: slicoss/oasisrcvucode.sys

Licence:
Copyright (C) 1999-2009 Alacritech, Inc.

as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted or
public access to the source code from which this firmware image is
derived. Except as noted below this firmware image may not be
reproduced, used, sold or transferred to any third party without
Alacritech's prior written consent. All Rights Reserved.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
in text or binary form as required.

This firmware may not be modified.
Licence: Redistributable. See LICENCE.alacritech for details

Found in hex form in kernel source.

@ -482,20 +426,7 @@ Driver: sxg - Alacritech IS-NIC products
File: sxg/saharadownloadB.sys
File: sxg/saharadbgdownloadB.sys

Licence:
Copyright (C) 1999-2009 Alacritech, Inc.

as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted or
public access to the source code from which this firmware image is
derived. Except as noted below this firmware image may not be
reproduced, used, sold or transferred to any third party without
Alacritech's prior written consent. All Rights Reserved.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
in text or binary form as required.

This firmware may not be modified.
Licence: Redistributable. See LICENCE.alacritech for details

Found in hex form in kernel source.

@ -521,12 +452,7 @@ File: cxgb3/ael2005_opt_edc.bin
File: cxgb3/ael2005_twx_edc.bin
File: cxgb3/ael2020_twx_edc.bin

Licence:
* Copyright (c) 2007-2009 NetLogic Microsystems, Inc.
*
* Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
* data in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright
* notice is accompanying it.
Licence: Redistributable. See LICENCE.cxgb3 for details

Found in hex form in kernel source.

@ -588,14 +514,7 @@ File: tigon/tg3_tso.bin
File: tigon/tg3_tso5.bin
File: tigon/tg357766.bin

Licence:
* Firmware is:
* Derived from proprietary unpublished source code,
* Copyright (C) 2000-2013 Broadcom Corporation.
*
* Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
* data in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright
* notice is accompanying it.
Licence: Redistributable. See LICENCE.tigon for details

Found in hex form in kernel source.

@ -1364,39 +1283,7 @@ Driver: typhoon - 3cr990 series Typhoon

File: 3com/typhoon.bin

Licence:
/*
* Copyright 1999-2004 3Com Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
*
* Redistribution and use in source and binary forms of the 3c990img.h
* microcode software are permitted provided that the following conditions
* are met:
* 1. Redistribution of source code must retain the above copyright
* notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
* 2. Redistribution in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
* notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
* documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
* 3. The name of 3Com may not be used to endorse or promote products
* derived from this software without specific prior written permission
*
* THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY 3COM ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR
* IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
* OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
* IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
* INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT
* NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
* DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
* THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
* (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF
* THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
*
* USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT PURCHASE OR USE OF THE 3c990img.h
* MICROCODE SOFTWARE WILL NOT CREATE OR GIVE GROUNDS FOR A LICENSE BY
* IMPLICATION, ESTOPPEL, OR OTHERWISE IN ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
* (PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE SECRET, MASK WORK, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT)
* EMBODIED IN ANY OTHER 3COM HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE EITHER SOLELY OR IN
* COMBINATION WITH THE 3c990img.h MICROCODE SOFTWARE
*/
Licence: Redistributable. See LICENCE.typhoon for details

Found in hex form in kernel source.

@ -1563,17 +1450,7 @@ File: bnx2x/bnx2x-e2-7.13.11.0.fw
File: bnx2x/bnx2x-e2-7.13.15.0.fw
File: bnx2x/bnx2x-e2-7.13.21.0.fw


License:
Copyright (c) 2007-2011 Broadcom Corporation

This file contains firmware data derived from proprietary unpublished
source code, Copyright (c) 2007-2011 Broadcom Corporation.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware data
in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright notice is
accompanying it.

License: Redistributable. See LICENCE.bnx2x for details.

Found in hex form in kernel source.

@ -1587,14 +1464,7 @@ File: bnx2/bnx2-rv2p-06-6.0.15.fw
File: bnx2/bnx2-rv2p-09-6.0.17.fw
File: bnx2/bnx2-rv2p-09ax-6.0.17.fw

Licence:

This file contains firmware data derived from proprietary unpublished
source code, Copyright (c) 2004 - 2010 Broadcom Corporation.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware data
in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright notice is
accompanying it.
License: Redistributable. See LICENCE.bnx2 for details.

Found in hex form in kernel source.

@ -4455,19 +4325,7 @@ Licence: Redistributable. See LICENCE.cw1200 for details.

File: sdd_sagrad_1091_1098.bin

License:
Copyright (c) 2011-2013 Sagrad, Inc.

This SDD ("Static Dynamic Data") file is licensed strictly for use with
the Sagrad WiFi modules (such as the SG901-1091/1098) that utilize the
cw1200 driver. There is no warranty expressed or implied about its
fitness for any purpose.

Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this SDD file as
part of Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel in text or
binary form as required.

(Please note that the actual device firmware is separately licensed)
License: Redistributable. See LICENCE.cw1200-sdd for details

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