> That is horrible - and not funny at all.  Please let the GNU
> folks know
> as soon as you can since you've actually seen this personally, so they
> can contact Mchip.  Both the "GNU-based" comments and the obvious
> confusion about the documentation licensing show that there's
> something
> else (probably very inappropriate) afoot at Mchip.

But note that this was preliminary stuff, so give them a break. AFAIK
the GNU license does not prohibit using GNU stuff within your company in
any way, it is when you provide it to others that it takes effect. If
anyone actually buys or gets a manual that still conatains inappropriate
copyrights it is time for action.

Wouter van Ooijen

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