[dpdk-dev] [PATCH 3/4] doc: Add documents for AMD XGBE Ethernet

[Kumar, Ravi1]

>15/09/2017 14:26, Kumar, Ravi1:
>
>> >1. As a non-written convention, we are adding following statement in 
>> >the top of such dual licensed files : " This file is provided under a 
>> >dual
>> >BSD/GPLv2 license. When using or redistributing this file, you may do so under either license.". And license header as "BSD LICENSE" or "GPL .."
>> >
>> >2. you are using a modified version of BSD. Typical license in DPDK files are BSD-3 or BSD-2. If you intend to use your specific version of BSD license, it will require TechBoard, Gov Board and legal approval.
>> >
>> >3. Additionally your BSD license is including a proprietary license text of Synopsys. This will also need approval before it get included in DPDK.
>> >
>> >4. It seems you have copy pasted the same license text in all the files. 
>> >e.g. do you intend to keep dual license option + Synopsys text for your documentation and the files, which you have created originally for dpdk only.
>> >
>> 
>> Hi Hemant,
>> 
>> Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. We have to work with our Legal team on this. We will get back to you.
>
>Please keep us posted about your legal issues.
>Maybe there is something we can help.
>
>If you target 18.02, I suggest to send a v2 before the end of the month, in order to give us time to review what else must be reworked.
>
>Thanks

Thanks for following up on this. 

The AMD legal team is working with Synopsys legal team on this as both the companies licenses are involved. Thats why it is taking longer than expected. 
We are working hard to meet the month end deadline and want to target 18.02. 

Regards,
Ravi