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Re:Alternative open firmware for your IP camera by KennyBlanken on Sunday October 08, 2023 @05:07PM (#37814411)
> OpenIPC source code is released under one of the most simple open source license agreements, MIT License, giving users express permission to reuse code for any purpose, even as part of a proprietary software. We only ask you politely to contribute your improvements back to us. We would be grateful for any feedback and suggestions.
Re:Alternative open firmware for your IP camera by neodypsis on Sunday October 08, 2023 @05:17PM (#37814501)
> Majestic code while is not open, provides unprecedented performance and capabilities for a wide range of hardware. The author of Majestic streamer is looking into possibilities to open-source the codebase after he secures enough funds to support further open development. You can help to make it happen sooner.

Source: https://openipc.org/

Re:Alternative open firmware for your IP camera by KennyBlanken on Sunday October 08, 2023 @05:51PM (#37814727)
I can't find that text anywhere on the page (the word "Majestic" literally doesn't appear anywhere).
Re:Alternative open firmware for your IP camera by chefandy on Sunday October 08, 2023 @06:21PM (#37814935)
It's right before the "Why OpenIPC Firmware?" headline.
Re:Alternative open firmware for your IP camera by swores on Sunday October 08, 2023 @08:20PM (#37815631)
That comes after this:

> OpenIPC Firmware uses Buildroot to build its Linux distro, and utilizes either Majestic, Mini or Venc streamer.

Which makes it sound like Majestic isn't required? Or is it the only good option, or something?

Re:Alternative open firmware for your IP camera by neodypsis on Sunday October 08, 2023 @08:50PM (#37815770)
I checked the repos for those alternatives. They state that they are not as feature-complete, nor as widely supported, as Majestic is.
Re:Alternative open firmware for your IP camera by tpmx on Sunday October 08, 2023 @05:11PM (#37814448)
Except they're not releasing the source of the core parts.