Anyone have a link to SingTel Pace A5520N's source code?

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I don't see anything over at pace.com. They're definitely using GPL programs: SingTel Pace A5520N - Imgur
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cool! what's the url of that page?

as for the source code... You can still build closed source stuff from opensource components. It really depends on the license, and on what you mean by "use".... Check with singtel?
 
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jf said:
cool! what's the url of that page?

as for the source code... You can still build closed source stuff from opensource components. It really depends on the license, and on what you mean by "use".... Check with singtel?
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User kahn shared the Singtel technicians' interface URL and credentials here: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/n...0n-advanced-settings-bridge-mode-3848718.html It's URL: http://[Pace Address]/singtel/ User: Technical Password: T3ch_L0g1n

What I find fishy is how the "/en_US/tech/license.html" Acknowledgements link is visible only from technicians' interface and not the users' admin interface. There's no issue with BSD & MIT licensed components, but I'm certain they've had to modify the GPL programs to compile against their hardware. (I've just ordered a second-hand A5520N, gonna take that apart to see if I can peek at the firmware.)

If the source code is made available, it'd be trivial to fix some annoying problems like valid passwords getting rejected if the router IP address is mapped to a friendly name in /etc/hosts. Also unlock USB printer / storage connections (which appear to be implemented but disabled by SingTel). And the 4 VOIP lines (this might be possible already in the technician's interface) for foreign POTS numbers.

I've already dropped Pace a quick email, gonna give them a week to respond and maybe try SingTel. I also need to find a local code contributor to one of the GPL programs listed for a GPL violation complaint, if they do not comply.
 
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User kahn shared the Singtel technicians' interface URL and credentials here: PACE A5520N Advanced Settings & Bridge Mode - www.hardwarezone.com.sg It's URL: http://[Pace Address]/singtel/ User: Technical Password: T3ch_L0g1n

What I find fishy is how the "/en_US/tech/license.html" Acknowledgements link is visible only from technicians' interface and not the users' admin interface. There's no issue with BSD & MIT licensed components, but I'm certain they've had to modify the GPL programs to compile against their hardware. (I've just ordered a second-hand A5520N, gonna take that apart to see if I can peek at the firmware.)

If the source code is made available, it'd be trivial to fix some annoying problems like valid passwords getting rejected if the router IP address is mapped to a friendly name in /etc/hosts. Also unlock USB printer / storage connections (which appear to be implemented but disabled by SingTel). And the 4 VOIP lines (this might be possible already in the technician's interface) for foreign POTS numbers.

I've already dropped Pace a quick email, gonna give them a week to respond and maybe try SingTel. I also need to find a local code contributor to one of the GPL programs listed for a GPL violation complaint, if they do not comply.
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right! keep us updated!
 
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right! keep us updated!
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Just a quick one. Pace did not respond to my email. I did receive a routine call from SingTel on 10th December, checking up on a recent A5520N replacement I received (old one went bat-sh*t on me).

I took the opportunity to inquire about the source code. Initially the CSR said they have a policy of not releasing source codes. I gently reminded them it was a GPL violation and they are at a very real risk of a lawsuit. Was put on hold a bit more, CSR came back and said they'll need a couple of days to respond.

Got a second call back on 12th December, just asking me to sit tight. Said they'd need a couple more days. Haven't heard back since. Will get in touch with the project teams when I have a couple of minutes and see if we can put together a formal complaint.
 
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