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Old 11-03-2012, 01:03 PM   #56
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They said that it's going to be released very soon, but they don't have exact date set. So well, it's still violation, but at least we know that they are not playing "even if you catch me, I can afford so I don't care" game and want to release it at some point "soon" :P

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Me:I've got Kindle Paperwhite with firmware version 5.2.0 (1729740065) installed on it. It contains applications licensed on GNU General Public License, but after a month after release, I still can't find source code available anywhere on your website.
All I could find is http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200203720 page, which contains sources for older firmwares, but not for 5.2.0 used on Paperwhite.
How can I obtain source code for 5.2.0?
Jocel:Hello, my name is Jocell. I'll be happy to assist you.
I understand that you're looking for a different source code of a Kindle Paperwhite, right. Let me check on that for you.
May I have the name on your account?
Me:Yes - Sebastian Krzyszkowiak
Jocel:Thanks.
Can you hold on a moment while I'll check this for you?
Me:Of course
Jocel:Thanks for waiting, so far we don't have updates for Kindle Paperwhite yet.
Me:Right, but I would like to get source code of software used on present version of firmware - 5.2.0
It contains software licensed on GNU GPLv2, which gives me right to get sources along with binaries
Jocel:I'm sorry but we don't have that released yet for now.
Me:When should I expect it to be available?
Jocel:Once it's released it will be in line wit the other device which can be found on our help page.
So far we don't have the date for it yet.
Me:I'm afraid that's violation of GPL license
Jocel:I'm afraid not, it will be released soon it';s just that we don't have the exact date.
Me:Technically, possibility to obtain source code has to be provided together with distribution of software in binary form (section 3 of GPLv2), not later, but thank you for information - I can wait a bit.
Jocel:Thanks, would there be anything else that I can assist you with today?
Me:I think that's all, thank you
Jocel:You're welcome and Thanks for contacting Kindle chat support, have a great one.
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