rwh wrote: > admin at lctn.org wrote: > >> I am waiting for a response from Linksys on this, but not sure I will get >> one. Anyone know if it is a violation of any copy write, or other laws to >> modify the hardware, replace the software, and case, on used Linksys >> routers, and resell them as a different product? >> >> >> > I can't imagine any copyright problems and if you remove Linksys from > the box there shouldn't be any trademark issues either. As long as you > bought the unit from Linksys/Cisco the first-sale doctrine > (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright#The_first-sale_doctrine_and_exhaustion_of_rights) > should apply. > > On the other hand, depending on what mods you make to the hardware, you > may need to deal with getting the appropriate paperwork through the FCC. > > As usual, if you're really concerned you should find a real lawyer > rather than relying on a mailing list. > > --rick > > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list > > Have you looked at Meraki.net? Might spark some ideas. I think they're open source. Tom