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+The Open RTLinux Patent License, Version 2.0
+============================================
+
+The Open RTLinux Patent License ("License" or :Agreement") governs the
+royalty-free use of the process defined by U.S. Patent No. 5,995,745.
+Anyone can license the use of the Patented Process (as defined below) by
+agreeing to be bound by the terms of this License. Such person is
+considered to be the Licensee ("Licensee"). The Patented Process may be
+used, without any payment of a royalty, with two (2) types of software.
+The first type is software that operates under the terms of a GPL (as
+defined below). The second type is software operating under an Open
+RTLinux Execution Environment (as defined below). As long as the
+Licensee complies with the terms and conditions of this License and,
+where applicable, with the terms of the GPL, the Licensee may continue
+to use the Patented Process without paying a royalty for its use. You
+may use the Patented Process with software other than the two types
+mentioned above but you must first obtain a separate license for such
+use. The first step is to contact Finite State Machine Labs, Inc.
+(http://www.fsmlabs.com)
+
+Definitions
+-----------
+
+1. "Patented Process" means the process covered by U.S. Patent No.
+   5,995,745, issued November 30, 1999 and entitled ADDING REAL-TIME
+   SUPPORT TO GENERAL PURPOSE OPERATING SYSTEMS.
+
+2. "License" means this License in its entirety, also known as the Open
+   RTLinux Patent License Version 2.0.
+
+3. "Licensor" means Victor Yodaiken, the inventor and co-owner of U.S.
+   Patent No. 5,995,745, and Finite State Machine Labs, Inc., the other
+   co-owner of the patent.
+
+4. "You" means any person or entity that makes use of the Patented
+   Process or agrees to be bound by provisions of this License
+   ("Licensee").
+
+5. "GPL" means The Free Software Foundation's General Public License
+   Version 2.
+
+6. "Open RTLinux Software" means unmodified software labeled "Open
+   RTLinux code" by Finite State Machine Labs, Inc. and:
+
+   A. In the case of a binary distribution, the complete set of
+      executable programs, including linked files and any and all other
+      accompanying files, such as documentation;
+
+   B. In the case of an installation for use, the complete set of
+      executable programs, any linked files, any attached files and any
+      and all other accompanying files, such as documentation;
+
+   C. In the case of a source distribution, the complete set of
+      unmodified source files, and any and all documentation included
+      with the source code.
+
+7. "Open RTLinux Execution Environment" means: A computer hardware
+   system where the interrupt control hardware of processors and system
+   boards is under the direct control of unmodified Open RTLinux
+   Software in binary form. Configuration by a Licensee using the
+   configuration tools provided by Licensor is not considered a
+   modification unless such configuration includes a change to Open
+   RTLinux code that is not provided as an option through the
+   configuration tool. 
+
+Approved Use  
+------------
+
+In addition to the other terms and conditions of this License, use of
+the Patented Process is permitted, without fee or royalty, when used:
+
+A. By software licensed under the GPL; or
+
+B. By software that executes within an Open RTLinux Execution
+   Environment - whether that software is licensed under the GPL or not.
+
+Your Obligations   
+----------------
+
+1. Any use of the Patented Process must include labeling the product or
+   service that includes the Patented Process with the following
+   language: "Used, under license, U.S. Patent No. 5,995,745."
+
+2. A copy of these conditions and terms must be attached to or included
+   with any distribution of any product or service that uses the
+   Patented Process. It must be made clear to anyone that uses your
+   product or service that all subsequent uses must also comply with the
+   conditions and terms of this License and (where appropriate) the GPL.
+
+3. If you are using this Patented Process according to the conditions of
+   this License for GPL software and you are distributing or otherwise
+   making your software available outside your company then you must not
+   place any artificial impediments to free access to your software
+   source code. If you distribute your software or market your software
+   through some web site on the World-Wide-Web, you must make source
+   code for the software that makes use of the Patented Process
+   immediately available on the World-Wide-Web for all to access. Any
+   subsequent use must comply strictly with the terms of the GPL and
+   with this License. Failure to comply with the terms of the GPL will
+   result in an automatic termination of this License.
+
+4. Open RTLinux Software is released under the GPL and you must comply
+   with the terms of the GPL where applicable. Any modification of Open
+   RTLinux code outside of the terms of the GPL is considered a material
+   breach of this license. Any modification of Open RTLinux code results
+   in code that is not "Open RTLinux code" in the terms of this license
+   and this code cannot be used under the provisions of the section on
+   Approved Use, subparagraph (B) above.
+
+5. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications shall be in
+   writing and sent by electronic mail and by facsimile, nationally
+   recognized overnight carrier, or certified mail, postage prepaid, to:
+
+      Victor J. Yodaiken
+      Finite State Machine Labs, Inc.
+      115-D Abeyta Avenue
+      Socorro, New Mexico 87801
+      Facsimile: (505) 838-9112
+      email: license@fsmlabs.com
+
+6. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties with
+   respect to this subject matter.
+
+7. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New
+   Mexico, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law. In
+   addition, any action or proceeding arising from or relating to this
+   Agreement, except for actions solely relating to issues regarding
+   compliance with or interpretation of the GPL, must be brought in a
+   federal court in New Mexico. Each party irrevocably submits to the
+   jurisdiction of venue of any such court.
+
+8. Licensor shall have no liability for any direct, indirect,
+   incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, consequential, or other
+   damages, including without limitation, loss of profit or business
+   opportunities, however caused and on any theory of liability, whether
+   in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or
+   otherwise), whether or not advised of the possibility of such
+   damages. Licensor expressly disclaims any representations or
+   warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the product or services
+   contemplated by this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any
+   implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
+   purpose. The products and services contemplated by this Agreement are
+   provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or
+   implied. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the
+   products and services contemplated by this Agreement are with the
+   Licensee. Each Licensee under this Agreement assumes all risks
+   associated with its exercise of rights under this Agreement,
+   including but not limited to the risks and costs of program errors,
+   compliance with applicable laws, damage to or loss of data, programs,
+   or equipment, and unavailability or interruption of operations. 
+
+
+Termination and Limitations   
+---------------------------
+
+1. This Agreement shall commence as of the date this Agreement is
+   executed by both parties and shall remain in full force and effect
+   until Three-Hundred-and-Sixty-Five (365) calendar days from the date
+   of execution subject to prior termination as provided below.
+   Execution shall be deemed complete as of the moment the Licensee
+   acknowledges acceptance of all terms of this Agreement by clicking on
+   the "I agree" icon found on Licensor's web site
+   (http://www.fsmlabs.com) or by sending written confirmation of
+   acceptance by electronic mail to license@fsmlabs.com. Execution of
+   this license shall also be deemed complete upon your first use of the
+   software licensed under the GPL in accordance with Section 1.A. of
+   this Agreement, without registering acceptance with the Licensor.
+   Unless this Agreement is terminated as provided below, this Agreement
+   shall automatically renew for periods of Three-Hundred-and-Sixty-Five
+   (365) calendar days each until the expiration of the U.S. Patent on
+   the Licensed Process.
+
+2. The Licensor owns all right, title and interest to the patent. The
+   Licensor is not obligated to defend or indemnify any Licensee against
+   any suit, damage, claim or allegation of patent infringement
+   resulting from any use of the Patented Process. In the event of any
+   such occurrence, the Licensor will cooperate with Licensee, at
+   Licensee's expense.
+
+3. The term of this License will be limited by compliance of the
+   Licensee. If you do not comply with the conditions and terms of this
+   License, the License will be automatically terminated and all use of
+   the Patented Process must stop.
+
+4. Licensee acknowledges that no other representations by Licensor exist
+   and that no other agreements exist between Licensee and Licensor.
+   This Agreement will be construed and interpreted according to the
+   laws of the State of New Mexico.
+
+
+
+
+Dated: October 5 2001.
+
+The end