> I agree, the message do not have to be displayed by the device itself.
> It may be even in a leaflet inside the box.

That assumes the product is sold in a box..

> Here is a verbatim copy of the clause:
> "* Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
> notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
> documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution."
> 
> I would like to know what others think of this. Is this clause
> appropriate or will it preclude the use of the routines?

IMHO it will preclude at least some uses, and it serves no reasonable 
purpose. If you want to keep it, at the very least make it very clear 
that it is not required that the program itself reproduces the notice. 
"Very clear" in the sense that no lawyer or judge can misinterpret it.

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