netfilter/iptables project enforces GPL once again

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2004-Mar-25: netfilter/iptables project enforces GPL once again

The free software project netfilter/iptables continues their series of successful GPL enforcements.

At this time, the netfilter/iptables core team announces successful enforcement with two more companies.

ASUS

ASUS is offering a WLAN Router Product WL-500g, which incorporates the Linux OS Kernel and netfilter/iptables.

On March 12, 2004 ASUS Computer Germany has signed a Declaration to Ceases and Desist from further distributing their netfilter/iptables based products unless the GPL conditions on source code redistribution are fulfilled. The Declaration contains a grace period until March 26, 2004. The source code can already be downloaded from http://www.asus.com.tw/support/download/item.aspx?ModelName=WL-500g.

Securepoint

Securepoint, a German vendor of software-only corporate firewall and vpn server solutions.

On March 11, 2004, Securepoint GmbH has signed a Declaration to Cease and Desist from further distributing their netfilter/ipatbles based products unless the GPL conditions on source code redistribution are fulfilled.

Source code is made available via http://sources.securepoint.cc/.