do you have a BT Home Hub?
 

Then you have Linux! :D

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01..._breaking_gpl/

Re: do you have a BT Home Hub?
 

so what does that mean?????????????

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mmm got to agree with you mel ???

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Can we have that explained in english?? i thought Linux was an OS & i have hub & windows???

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Your 'Hub' is actually a low powered PC which is running Linux as its OS and a BT application on it that does all the routing/internet connection etc. The 'interesting[1]' bit is that under teh terms of Linux you HAVE to make all your code freely available and BT haven't

[1] for real weirdo techie values of interesting! :D

Re: do you have a BT Home Hub?
 

How is it running Linux as its OS?

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'thingummy' and 'bumph' are technical terms ;)

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Have they ? ............................errr where? how do u access it so i can check it out ??? hehehe:D

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Screwdriver :D

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OOooo willow now i see:D :rofl38: apparently i can download it pmsl!!!

Re: do you have a BT Home Hub?
 

Its installed onto flash memory inside the box, when you power it up it boots just like your PC does only its currently[1] restricted to running the BT code. However it won't be long before enterprising people write new 'improved' software for it that will add new features, increase reliability, etc.

It happened with the Linksys WRT54G router. with people writing new firmware that gave you the sort of features only found on £££££ routers.

You lucky lucky people!! :D

[1] Give it a week or two for initial versions but wait a few months for better tested versions unless you feel brave

Re: do you have a BT Home Hub?
 

Thats techy for hacking :D

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Cool heheheehehe its good to play with BT will be next catchphraze :rofl38:

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When the hub gets turned off it takes to long to boot back up so Linux is crap! ........ Only joking Mr Linux Lover Man :D

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Yes not thick!! but its sounds more like pirating:D

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not hacking at all, the gpl specifically allows you to do this. Thats why Microsoft are getting worried about Linux, its appearing all over from mobiles to hubs to microwaves to god knows what else

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Well i got a Bt Home Hub A big white box with green lights on it! as a replacement for a wireless box that went caput, but to be honest i havent a clue what your on about!!!