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Subject: Re: FTDI clone development

From: Xiaofan Chen <xiaofanc@xxxxxxxxx>
To: libftdi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:27:17 +0800
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Akos Vandra <axos88@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi!
>
> Thank you for the warning - I know this might have some legal issues
> attached, which I will look into before starting the implementation.
> However I find it very unlikely that it would be illegal to implement
> a protocol which is compatible with another. If that would be the
> case, libftdi itself would be troubled too.
>
> I don't intend to use the FTDI chips' VID/PID, and I don't intend to
> sell these units for a profit either.
> I am sorry if I offended anyone, I thought that a cheaper alternative
> would be welcomed by all.

I do not think you offended anyone. I am just give a warning.

There was actually a USB PIC based clone here. Take note
that should only be used for personal evaluation.
http://www.microchip.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=261649




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