5 This file attempts to document the origin and licensing information,
6 if known, for each piece of firmware distributed for use with the Linux
9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 Driver: korg1212 -- Korg 1212 IO audio device
17 Found in alsa-firmware package in hex form; no licensing information.
19 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
21 Driver: maestro3 -- ESS Allegro Maestro3 audio device
23 File: ess/maestro3_assp_kernel.fw
24 File: ess/maestro3_assp_minisrc.fw
28 Found in alsa-firmware package in hex form with a comment claiming to
29 be GPLv2+, but without source -- and with another comment saying "ESS
30 drops binary dsp code images on our heads, but we don't get to see
33 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
35 Driver: ymfpci -- Yamaha YMF724/740/744/754 audio devices
37 File: yamaha/ds1_ctrl.fw
38 File: yamaha/ds1_dsp.fw
39 File: yamaha/ds1e_ctrl.fw
43 Found alsa-firmware package in hex form, with the following comment:
44 Copyright (c) 1997-1999 Yamaha Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
46 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
48 Driver: SCSI_ADVANSYS - AdvanSys SCSI
50 File: advansys/mcode.bin
51 File: advansys/3550.bin
52 File: advansys/38C0800.bin
53 File: advansys/38C1600.bin
55 Licence: BSD, no source available.
57 Found in hex form in kernel source.
59 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
61 Driver: SCSI_QLOGIC_1280 - Qlogic QLA 1240/1x80/1x160 SCSI support
65 File: qlogic/12160.bin
67 Licence: Allegedly GPLv2+, but no source visible. Marked:
70 QLogic ISP1280/ device driver for Linux 2.2.x and 2.4.x
71 Copyright (C) 2001 Qlogic Corporation (www.qlogic.com)
73 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
74 Driver: smctr -- SMC ISA/MCA Token Ring adapter
77 Info: MCT.BIN v6.3C1 03/01/95
79 Original licence info:
81 * This firmware is licensed to you strictly for use in conjunction
82 * with the use of SMC TokenRing adapters. There is no waranty
83 * expressed or implied about its fitness for any purpose.
85 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
87 Driver: kaweth -- USB KLSI KL5USB101-based Ethernet device
89 File: kaweth/new_code.bin
90 File: kaweth/new_code_fix.bin
91 File: kaweth/trigger_code.bin
92 File: kaweth/trigger_code_fix.bin
96 Found in hex form in the kernel source.
98 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
100 Driver: ttusb-budget -- Technotrend/Hauppauge Nova-USB devices
102 File: ttusb-budget/dspbootcode.bin
106 Found in hex form in the kernel source.
108 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
110 Driver: keyspan -- USB Keyspan USA-xxx serial device
113 File: keyspan/usa18x.fw
114 File: keyspan/usa19.fw
115 File: keyspan/usa19qi.fw
116 File: keyspan/usa19qw.fw
117 File: keyspan/usa19w.fw
118 File: keyspan/usa28.fw
119 File: keyspan/usa28xa.fw
120 File: keyspan/usa28xb.fw
121 File: keyspan/usa28x.fw
122 File: keyspan/usa49w.fw
123 File: keyspan/usa49wlc.fw
125 Converted from Intel HEX files, used in our binary representation of ihex.
127 Original licence information:
129 Copyright (C) 1999-2001
130 Keyspan, A division of InnoSys Incorporated ("Keyspan")
132 as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted or
133 public access to the source code from which this firmware image is
134 derived. Except as noted below this firmware image may not be
135 reproduced, used, sold or transferred to any third party without
136 Keyspan's prior written consent. All Rights Reserved.
138 Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
139 image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
140 in text or binary form as required.
142 This firmware may not be modified and may only be used with
143 Keyspan hardware. Distribution and/or Modification of the
144 keyspan.c driver which includes this firmware, in whole or in
145 part, requires the inclusion of this statement."
147 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
149 Driver: keyspan_pda -- USB Keyspan PDA single-port serial device
151 File: keyspan_pda/keyspan_pda.fw
152 Source: keyspan_pda/keyspan_pda.S
154 File: keyspan_pda/xircom_pgs.fw
155 Source: keyspan_pda/xircom_pgs.S
159 Compiled from original 8051 source into Intel HEX, used in our binary ihex form.
161 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
163 Driver: emi26 -- EMI 2|6 USB Audio interface
165 File: emi26/bitstream.fw
166 Info: VERSION=1.1.1.131 DATE=2001dec06
168 File: emi26/firmware.fw
169 Info: VERSION=1.0.2.916 DATE=12.02.2002
171 File: emi26/loader.fw
173 Converted from Intel HEX files, used in our binary representation of ihex.
175 Original licence information:
177 * This firmware is for the Emagic EMI 2|6 Audio Interface
179 * The firmware contained herein is Copyright (c) 1999-2002 Emagic
180 * as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted
181 * or public access to this firmware which is a trade secret of Emagic,
182 * and which may not be reproduced, used, sold or transferred to
183 * any third party without Emagic's written consent. All Rights Reserved.
185 * Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
186 * image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
187 * in text or binary form as required.
189 * This firmware may not be modified and may only be used with the
190 * Emagic EMI 2|6 Audio Interface. Distribution and/or Modification of
191 * any driver which includes this firmware, in whole or in part,
192 * requires the inclusion of this statement.
195 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
197 Driver: emi62 -- EMI 6|2m USB Audio interface
199 File: emi62/bitstream.fw
200 Info: VERSION=1.0.0.191 DATE= 2002oct28
202 File: emi62/loader.fw
204 Info: VERSION=1.0.2.002 DATE=10.01.2002
208 Info: VERSION=1.04.062 DATE=16.10.2002
212 Info: VERSION=1.04.062 DATE=16.10.2002
214 Converted from Intel HEX files, used in our binary representation of ihex.
216 Original licence information: None
218 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
220 Driver: ti_usb_3410_5052 -- USB TI 3410/5052 serial device
223 Info: firmware 9/10/04 FW3410_Special_StartWdogOnStartPort
226 Info: firmware 9/18/04
228 Licence: Allegedly GPLv2+, but no source visible. Marked:
229 Copyright (C) 2004 Texas Instruments
231 Found in hex form in kernel source.
233 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
235 Driver: ti_usb_3410_5052 -- Multi-Tech USB cell modems
241 Licence: "all firmware components are redistributable in binary form"
242 per support@multitech.com
243 Copyright (C) 2005 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
245 Found in hex form in ftp://ftp.multitech.com/wireless/wireless_linux.zip
247 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
249 Driver: whiteheat -- USB ConnectTech WhiteHEAT serial device
254 File: whiteheat_loader.fw
255 File: whiteheat_loader_debug.fw
257 Licence: Allegedly GPLv2, but no source visible. Marked:
258 Copyright (C) 2000-2002 ConnectTech Inc
260 Debug loader claims the following behaviour:
261 Port 1 LED flashes when the vend_ax program is running
262 Port 2 LED flashes when any SETUP command arrives
263 Port 3 LED flashes when any valid VENDOR request occurs
264 Port 4 LED flashes when the EXTERNAL RAM DOWNLOAD request occurs
266 Converted from Intel HEX files, used in our binary representation of ihex.
268 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
270 Driver: ip2 -- Computone IntelliPort Plus serial device
272 File: intelliport2.bin
276 Found in hex form in kernel source.
278 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
280 Driver: CPiA2 -- cameras based on Vision's CPiA2
282 File: cpia2/stv0672_vp4.bin
284 Licence: Allegedly GPLv2+, but no source visible. Marked:
285 Copyright (C) 2001 STMicroelectronics, Inc.
286 Contact: steve.miller@st.com
287 Description: This file contains patch data for the CPiA2 (stv0672) VP4.
289 Found in hex form in kernel source.
291 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
293 Driver: DABUSB -- Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Receiver for USB and Linux
295 File: dabusb/firmware.fw
296 File: dabusb/bitstream.bin
298 Licence: Distributable
300 * Copyright (C) 1999 BayCom GmbH
302 * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
303 * modification, are permitted provided that redistributions of source
304 * code retain the above copyright notice and this comment without
307 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
309 Driver: USB_VICAM -- USB 3com HomeConnect (aka vicam)
311 File: vicam/firmware.fw
315 Found in hex form in kernel source.
317 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
319 Driver: USB_SERIAL_EDGEPORT - USB Inside Out Edgeport Serial Driver
321 File: edgeport/boot.fw
322 File: edgeport/boot2.fw
323 File: edgeport/down.fw
324 File: edgeport/down2.fw
326 Licence: Allegedly GPLv2+, but no source visible. Marked:
327 //**************************************************************
328 //* Edgeport/4 Binary Image
329 //* Generated by HEX2C v1.06
330 //* Copyright (C) 1998 Inside Out Networks, All rights reserved.
331 //**************************************************************
333 Found in hex form in kernel source.
335 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
337 Driver: USB_SERIAL_EDGEPORT_TI - USB Inside Out Edgeport Serial Driver
340 File: edgeport/down3.bin
343 //**************************************************************
344 //* Edgeport Binary Image (for TI based products)
345 //* Generated by TIBin2C v2.00 (watchport)
346 //* Copyright (C) 2001 Inside Out Networks, All rights reserved.
347 //**************************************************************
349 Found in hex form in kernel source.
351 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
353 Driver: ATARI_DSP56K - Atari DSP56k support
355 File: dsp56k/bootstrap.bin
356 Source: dsp56k/bootstrap.asm
358 Licence: GPLv2 or later
360 DSP56001 assembler, possibly buildable with a56 from
361 http://www.zdomain.com/a56.html
363 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
365 Driver: SND_SB16_CSP - Sound Blaster 16/AWE CSP support
367 File: sb16/mulaw_main.csp
368 File: sb16/alaw_main.csp
369 File: sb16/ima_adpcm_init.csp
370 File: sb16/ima_adpcm_playback.csp
371 File: sb16/ima_adpcm_capture.csp
373 Licence: Allegedly GPLv2+, but no source visible. Marked:
375 * Copyright (c) 1994 Creative Technology Ltd.
376 * Microcode files for SB16 Advanced Signal Processor
379 Found in hex form in kernel source.
381 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
383 Driver: CASSINI - Sun Cassini
385 File: sun/cassini.bin
389 Found in hex form in kernel source.
391 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
393 Driver: SLICOSS - Alacritech IS-NIC products
395 File: slicoss/gbdownload.sys.ihex
396 File: slicoss/gbrcvucode.sys.ihex
397 File: slicoss/oasisdbgdownload.sys.ihex
398 File: slicoss/oasisdownload.sys.ihex
399 File: slicoss/oasisrcvucode.sys.ihex
402 Copyright (C) 1999-2009 Alacritech, Inc.
404 as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted or
405 public access to the source code from which this firmware image is
406 derived. Except as noted below this firmware image may not be
407 reproduced, used, sold or transferred to any third party without
408 Alacritech's prior written consent. All Rights Reserved.
410 Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
411 image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
412 in text or binary form as required.
414 This firmware may not be modified and may only be used with
417 Found in hex form in kernel source.
419 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
421 Driver: SXG - Alacritech IS-NIC products
423 File: sxg/saharadownloadB.sys.ihex
424 File: sxg/saharadbgdownloadB.sys.ihex
427 Copyright (C) 1999-2009 Alacritech, Inc.
429 as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted or
430 public access to the source code from which this firmware image is
431 derived. Except as noted below this firmware image may not be
432 reproduced, used, sold or transferred to any third party without
433 Alacritech's prior written consent. All Rights Reserved.
435 Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
436 image as part of a Linux or other Open Source operating system kernel
437 in text or binary form as required.
439 This firmware may not be modified and may only be used with
442 Found in hex form in kernel source.
444 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
446 Driver: cxgb3 - Chelsio Terminator 3 1G/10G Ethernet adapter
448 File: cxgb3/t3b_psram-1.1.0.bin.ihex
449 File: cxgb3/t3c_psram-1.1.0.bin.ihex
450 file: cxgb3/t3fw-7.1.0.bin.ihex
452 License: GPLv2 or OpenIB.org BSD license, no source visible
454 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
456 Driver: e100 -- Intel PRO/100 Ethernet NIC
458 File: e100/d101m_ucode.bin
459 File: e100/d101s_ucode.bin
460 File: e100/d102e_ucode.bin
464 Found in hex form in kernel source.
466 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
468 Driver: acenic -- Alteon AceNIC Gigabit Ethernet card
475 Found in hex form in kernel source, but source allegedly available at
476 http://alteon.shareable.org/
478 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
480 Driver: tigon3 -- Broadcom Tigon3 based gigabit Ethernet cards
483 File: tigon/tg3_tso.bin
484 File: tigon/tg3_tso5.bin
488 * Derived from proprietary unpublished source code,
489 * Copyright (C) 2000-2003 Broadcom Corporation.
491 * Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware
492 * data in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright
493 * notice is accompanying it.
495 Found in hex form in kernel source.
497 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
499 Driver: ADAPTEC_STARFIRE - Adaptec Starfire/DuraLAN support
501 File: adaptec/starfire_rx.bin
502 File: adaptec/starfire_tx.bin
504 Licence: Allegedly GPLv2, but no source visible.
506 Found in hex form in kernel source, with the following notice:
508 BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE IT IS LICENSED "AS IS" AND
509 THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
510 IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
511 (TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW). USE OF THE PROGRAM IS AT YOUR
512 OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT WILL ADAPTEC OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR
513 DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
514 ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM.
516 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
518 Driver: TEHUTI - Tehuti Networks 10G Ethernet
524 Copyright (C) 2007 Tehuti Networks Ltd.
526 Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware data
527 in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright notice is
530 Found in hex form in kernel source.
532 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
534 Driver: TYPHOON - 3cr990 series Typhoon
536 File: 3com/typhoon.bin
540 * Copyright 1999-2004 3Com Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
542 * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms of the 3c990img.h
543 * microcode software are permitted provided that the following conditions
545 * 1. Redistribution of source code must retain the above copyright
546 * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
547 * 2. Redistribution in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
548 * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
549 * documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
550 * 3. The name of 3Com may not be used to endorse or promote products
551 * derived from this software without specific prior written permission
553 * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY 3COM ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR
554 * IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
555 * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
556 * IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
557 * INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT
558 * NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
559 * DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
560 * THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
561 * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF
562 * THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
564 * USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT PURCHASE OR USE OF THE 3c990img.h
565 * MICROCODE SOFTWARE WILL NOT CREATE OR GIVE GROUNDS FOR A LICENSE BY
566 * IMPLICATION, ESTOPPEL, OR OTHERWISE IN ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
567 * (PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE SECRET, MASK WORK, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT)
568 * EMBODIED IN ANY OTHER 3COM HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE EITHER SOLELY OR IN
569 * COMBINATION WITH THE 3c990img.h MICROCODE SOFTWARE
572 Found in hex form in kernel source.
574 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
576 Driver: YAM - YAM driver for AX.25
584 Found in hex form in kernel source.
586 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
588 Driver: 3C359 - 3Com 3C359 Token Link Velocity XL adapter
594 * The firmware this driver downloads into the tokenring card is a
595 * separate program and is not GPL'd source code, even though the Linux
596 * side driver and the routine that loads this data into the card are.
598 * This firmware is licensed to you strictly for use in conjunction
599 * with the use of 3Com 3C359 TokenRing adapters. There is no
600 * waranty expressed or implied about its fitness for any purpose.
602 /* 3c359_microcode.mac: 3Com 3C359 Tokenring microcode.
605 * - Loaded from xl_init upon adapter initialization.
607 * Available from 3Com as part of their standard 3C359 driver.
610 Found in hex form in kernel source.
612 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
614 Driver: PCMCIA_SMC91C92 - SMC 91Cxx PCMCIA
616 File: ositech/Xilinx7OD.bin
618 Licence: Allegedly GPL, but no source visible. Marked:
619 This file contains the firmware of Seven of Diamonds from OSITECH.
620 (Special thanks to Kevin MacPherson of OSITECH)
622 Found in hex form in kernel source.
624 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
626 Driver: SCSI_QLOGICPTI - PTI Qlogic, ISP Driver
628 File: qlogic/isp1000.bin
632 Found in hex form in kernel source.
634 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
636 Driver: MYRI_SBUS - MyriCOM Gigabit Ethernet
638 File: myricom/lanai.bin
642 Found in hex form in kernel source.
644 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
646 Driver: BNX2 - Broadcom NetXtremeII
648 File: bnx2/bnx2-mips-06-4.6.16.fw
649 File: bnx2/bnx2-rv2p-06-4.6.16.fw
650 File: bnx2/bnx2-mips-09-4.6.17.fw
651 File: bnx2/bnx2-rv2p-09-4.6.15.fw
655 This file contains firmware data derived from proprietary unpublished
656 source code, Copyright (c) 2004 - 2009 Broadcom Corporation.
658 Permission is hereby granted for the distribution of this firmware data
659 in hexadecimal or equivalent format, provided this copyright notice is
662 Found in hex form in kernel source.
664 --------------------------------------------------------------------------