Installation Information Requirements for GPLv3 and GPLv2 in Embedded Systems

Explore the intricacies of "Installation Information" requirements under GPLv3 and GPLv2 for embedded systems in this comprehensive 49-minute talk by McCoy Smith and Lex Pan Law at a Linux Foundation event. Delve into the specifics of what information must be provided and what can be withheld, examining the differences between user products and other systems. Analyze industry policies, the ongoing debate in the free software community, and its implications for various sectors including automotive and Linux. Investigate the connection to the Right to Repair movement and potential regulatory requirements. Gain insights into the academic discourse surrounding these issues and their significance in the broader context of copyleft and software freedom.

Introduction
Overview
Installation Information
Installation Information Requirements
User Products
Flowchart
What is GPLv2
GPLv2 Installation Information
Source Code
Free Software Foundation
What is a Script
Why does this all matter
Industry Policies
Is it correct
Software Freedom Conservancy
The Debate
Counter Article
Why is this important
Linux Discussion
Automotive Discussion
Copyleft World
Academic Debate
Is this a precursor to something else
Right to Repair
Questions
Regulatory Requirements