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Re: DU: Elon Musk - car builder, space traveler, city tunnel digger, elite rom hacker
12/23/18 11:13 AM
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> I wonder if Tesla is in compliance with the GPL in terms of any changes they made to
> MAME...
They don't need to be.
I'm not sure if you're aware of this or not, but in the event that you're not: Only certain files in the MAME codebase are licensed under the GNU GPL 2.0. Other files - the majority of files including the core - are licensed under BSD 3-clause, which specifically permits commercial use without the publication of changes.
A detailed look at the codebase indicates that all of the source files associated with the drivers that Tesla are using (the Asteroids driver, the Centipede driver, and the Pole Position driver), and all of the devices used by the specific sets that Tesla are including, are licensed under BSD 3-clause.
Moreover, nowhere do they show a MAME logo, nor do they use the MAME trademark to promote their product (a car). Therefore, Tesla are 100% in the legal clear, at least as far as any possible involvement of the MAME team.
Having said that, it would certainly be a nice gesture if Elon Musk would kick down even a relatively tiny amount towards the Dumping Union as thanks for the part MAME has played in publicity the Tesla has gotten over its easter eggs. I even pointed out as much on Twitter. I sincerely doubt I'll get a response, let alone an affirmative one, but I figured I would make the tweet for laughs anyway.
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