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-----Original Message-----

Wow, "I'll just do a simple translation of the Verilog version on 
Opencores."
I wouldn't write in the same email that phrase and follow it with a 
price tag of "3500$",
simple things don't cost that much, you must be kidding.
Anyways now we run on a license issue, the copyright notice I found in 
one of the source files
is as follows:

//// Copyright (C) 2001 Richard Herveille                        ////
////                    richard@a...                         ////
////                                                             ////
//// This source file may be used and distributed without        ////
//// restriction provided that this copyright statement is not   ////
//// removed from the file and that any derivative work contains ////
//// the original copyright notice and the associated disclaimer.////
////                                                             ////
(followed by the typical "no warranty" disclaimer in upper case)

Is the translation of this copyrighted material a derivative work? I'd 
say yes
May the translation be done? nothing forbids it
May the translation be sold? nothing forbids it, only common sense if 
the price is 3500$
the only restriction is to maintain the copyright notice and disclaimer, 
am I missing something?
I don't see why do you say, Mr. Herveille, that Mr. Brorson can't do it. 
Can you explain that point?
If he can't modify it and sell it... is it an open-core?
This is why we should have a clear license, so this issues wouldn't arise.
Regards,

                 Víctor López

>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: cores-bounces@o... 
>>[mailto:cores-bounces@o...] On Behalf Of Stuart Brorson
>>Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 1:42 PM
>>To: cores@o...
>>Subject: Re: [oc] I2V slave implemantation in VHDL
>>
>>Hi Ranga --
>>
>>I'd be happy to supply you with an I2C slave core.  I'll just 
>>do a simple translation of the Verilog version on Opencores.  
>>
>>First you need to arrange a bank check, drawn on an American 
>>bank, for US$3500.  Send me the check, and when it clears 
>>I'll be happy to e-mail you the source files.  I'll send you 
>>the address of-line, if you agree to these terms.
>>
>>By the way, I'll be happy to throw in the testbench for free!
>>
>>Your pal,
>>
>>Stuart
>>
>>
>>    
>>
>>>Hi All,
>>>
>>>any body can share the I2C slave model for implementing in VHDL? It 
>>>will be more helpful if u can giveme the testbech also..
>>>
>>>thanks in advance..
>>>
>>>S.RANGA REDDY
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>>>
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