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Re:Ask HN: GUIs on embedded linux, oh my on Thursday May 12, 2016 @04:21PM (#11686457)

I don't think they would sabotage a device in the field, but they would check my compliance with the LGPL in hopes they could hang me on it. Maybe, I've really no idea. Would hate to find out.

Great tip on the eFuse and an authentication method! Have you ever released a product built with Qt under the LGPL?

Re:Ask HN: GUIs on embedded linux, oh my on Thursday May 12, 2016 @04:01PM (#11686305)

I can't imagine why anyone would want to do it other than to mess with me. However, as there is a competing product that could be a possibility.

Re:Ask HN: GUIs on embedded linux, oh my on Thursday May 12, 2016 @03:32PM (#11686087)

Based on some quick research building CEF for the imx6 doesn't look trivial. Do you know of any devices (for sale) that do use Qt under the LGPL? Or in your experience does everyone get the commercial license?

Re:Ask HN: GUIs on embedded linux, oh my on Thursday May 12, 2016 @03:15PM (#11685979)

Thanks so much for your answer. For an embedded device, what's a recommended way to make it so my users could change out their Qt libraries as required? From my inexperienced POV it sounds horrible - I'd have to create some kind of custom update for them, provide them the tools to build Qt, and probably something else I'm missing in my understanding of the LGPL.

Also I was hoping to use Qt5 if that makes a difference (QML seems nice..).

Ask HN: GUIs on embedded linux, oh my

Posted by voxnix on Thursday May 12, 2016 @02:59PM
from the ask-hn dept.

By day I am not an embedded developer; by night I'm trying to be. I have an i.MX6 (solo) based device that I ultimately intend to sell in [very] small quantities for a niche market. In other words, this is closer to a hobby than an actual business.One of the requirements is a very attractive and responsive UI. Based on my research Qt seems the best fit, but its LGPL restrictions and very...

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