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Sveasoft Waidroka Bay Dive and Surf Resort is situated in the midst of the rainforest on the Ocean's edge of Fiji. Sveasoft firmware and support is available via an annual $25 USD subscription and includes unlimited access to all of our firmware versions and one-on-one online help and guidance in our support forums. You will have access to our online Support Forums and the Sveasoft Downloads Server upon subscribing. www.sveasoft.com   (192 words)

SveaSoft - Seattle Wireless Sveasoft is a Stockton, California based software company that develops modified distributions of 802.11g wireless router firmware for Linksys models WRT54G and WRT54GS home routers. Sveasoft firmware is typically advertised as being able to increase the router's radio transmission power from 28 milliwatts to 251 milliwatts, as well as being able to use 14 channels for 802.11b transmissions instead of the 11 normally permitted in the U.S., or 13 permitted elsewhere. This is the latest Sveasoft firmware release, which Sveasoft distributes solely to developers and subscribers. www.seattlewireless.net /index.cgi/SveaSoft   (560 words)

The first one is free (kottke.org) Sveasoft have produced a new firmware for a Linksys wireless router. However, Sveasoft themselves will only give you a copy of "pre-release" version of their software if you pay to "subscribe" to this service. Sveasoft will give you their pre-release software for free and allow you to distribute it, but if you do, you can't get support or buy future versions of the pre-release software. www.kottke.org /04/07/sveasoft-free-software   (296 words)

What's the best firmware for the WRT54G? (pay or free) - Topic Powered by eve community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) Sveasoft is violating the GPL, but some people are releasing the firmware and source as required under GPL. Sveasoft took GPL code and didn't release the code to people he releases (sells) the binaries to. Sveasoft rips off open source developers by using their work and not releasing the changes they make back to the community. episteme.arstechnica.com /eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/469092836/m/516008792731   (1809 words)

jkOnTheRun: Third party wireless access point firmware Sveasoft is the brainchild of James Ewing who is located offshore Sweden and has a set of firmware that not only corrects problems in Linksys (and other) APs but also adds a lot of new features. Sveasoft's firmware is written for any AP or router that uses the Broadcom chipset including many of those produced by Linksys and some from other manufacturers. There has been some controversy in recent months about whether or not Sveasoft is in violaton of the GPL under which the original firmware knockoff was released but Sveasoft distributes the source code with their updates so this should not be an issue. jkontherun.blogs.com /jkontherun/2005/01/third_party_wir.html   (844 words)

broadband help » News » OpenWRT & Sveasoft Firmware Fight - Former pulls license from the latter Sveasoft claims only the paypal user can do this...its very convenient and not easy to do with paypal unless you have a link to the last time the subscription transaction took place.... Sveasoft was ok, although probably not in the spirit of the GPL, charging for their subscriptions. The Sveasoft clan lives in their own little world where they and everything they do is great for mankind or the galaxy. www.dslreports.com /shownews/72899   (2957 words)

PBS | I, Cringely . Archived Column   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) Sveasoft, the little router firmware company on an island off the coast of Sweden that I have written about before, switched this week to requiring paid subscription access to its support forums and to download beta versions of its firmware releases for running Linux on various WiFi routers. A Sveasoft subscription costs $20 per year, which gives you access to the support forums, e-mail support, and the right to download the latest beta versions including source. Most of the people complaining about Sveasoft can easily afford the $20 subscription or the $50 forking fee but they are just annoyed that any money is involved. devers.homeip.net:8080 /cringe/pulpit20040722.html   (1456 words)

Wifi VPN Router | DevCorner @ cmeerw.org Yes, you are right, I should really replace that few lines of source code because of the dubious origin (Samadhi_v2_2.00.8.5sv_src.zip didn't indicate any copyrights on the file rc/mkfiles.c, but it seems to be extracted from the Zebra source code). Sveasoft has really taking the whole idea of GPL software to a new low as of late. And then there is Sveasoft's thinly vailed attempt to take their firmware commercial with source code and source sharing restrictions for those not willing to pay $20 for their 'support'. cmeerw.org /dev/node/97   (423 words)

BlogPandora » Nota de terminación de licencia - OpenWRT a SveaSoft It has recently come to our attention that the company known as “Sveasoft” has violated the licensing terms of portions of OpenWrt which are distributed under the GPL. Further distribution of the OpenWrt code by Sveasoft is strictly prohibited. Sveasoft has been making threats against theindividual, when they were the ones breaking the licenses. netpandora.com /blog/?p=75   (244 words)

broadband help » Forums » Equipment Support » Linksys » Sveasoft defamation If a Sveasoft subscriber chooses to redistribute their firmware under the GPL they are free to do so. The 4 byte difference in the beginning is probably to identify the username and the other bytes are encrypted with this username to prevent people from simpely erasing their username from the firmware. Sveasoft firmware is based on the Linksys GPL code. www.dslreports.com /forum/remark,10804029~mode=flat   (1761 words)

fear uncertainty doubt generation engine » Blog Archive » Nice try Sveasoft   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) If you bought a forum subscription to Sveasoft a year ago, you might be shocked to learn it created a subscription in Paypal that will suck down another $20 from you soon… Nice.  I took screenshots just in case there are any attempts at revisionist history.  I’ll defer any GPL discussions other sites.  My goal is to inform folks about the Paypal scam. This entry was posted on Sunday, April 30th, 2006 at 2:11 am and is filed under technology, random. fudge.org /2006/04/30/nice-try-sveasoft   (311 words)

Sveasoft Open Source Debate - Users chime in on charging for modded firmware - dslreports.com If Sveasoft really is embedding unique ID's in firmware and phoning home, not only does this violate the spirit of free software, it also must be clearly stated in a privacy policy. With respect to Sveasoft's business decision to place conditions on a subscription, and then enforce those conditions when they are broken, that is completely separate from the GPL (it's a contract law issue, not a copyright law issue). Sveasoft didn't forbit that but stated that your subscription would be canceled if you redistribute. www.broadbandreports.com /shownews/49596   (3265 words)

TheIndividual's Sveasoft WRT54G Firmwares I would like to comment on their nonsense: Sveasoft's Firmware is under GPL, this means it is totally okay to distribute it and to download a distributed copy. They want to put their own code under "Sveasoft license" which is planned to be Apache license plus the limitation that it mustn't be redistributed until Sveasoft decides to make a public release. Sveasoft Alchemy 5.2.3 was released recently, it appears to be somewhat useable and incorporates Reformed's fix/replacement for PPPoE. wrt54g.thermoman.de   (3486 words)

Digg - Sveasoft violates the GPL Sveasoft think this is OK because they've only released it to a few people - however the GPL says source code must always be given, no matter how small the distribution. Sveasoft's continual misrepresentations and factual omissions are merely a continuation of their attempts to create the impression that there is room for argument where there is none. The matter is that in practice, Sveasoft is charging a fee for distribution of the binaries (that would be legal), but is not giving away the current source code along with it. digg.com /linux_unix/Sveasoft_violates_the_GPL   (2630 words)

Sveasoft's vs WiFi-Box - dslreports.com It's pretty simple: Sveasoft's firmware is targeted more for the WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) and Public Access Point crowd; those that want to use the relatively inexpensive WRT54G from Linksys to provide free or fee-based internet access. Sveasoft's firmware is based on the LinkSys GPL source code distribution and distributed freely under the GNU General Public License; you can download the source code, make changes to it, recompile it yourself and install your own version on your WRT54G if you'd like. However, Sveasoft has completely complied with the GNU General Public License, and the complete source code is publicly available for review, modification, and redistribution. www.broadbandreports.com /forum/remark,9203551~mode=flat   (3068 words)

OpenWrt / Unbelievable (Sveasoft) Sveasoft development firmware is for use by a private membership group. If Sveasoft feels like that is unjustified they can declare that they don't use OpenWRT (which could be quickly disproven) or release the GPL source code as they are required to. I figured I'd share what I know (I am a sveasoft subscriber, which is why I'm being anonymous) - the developer snapshots seem to be available to general subscribers, with no offer for the source code, or no way to download it either. forum.openwrt.org /viewtopic.php?pid=22625   (3114 words)

Nice try. on Flickr - Photo Sharing! I told them that I had not authorised a re-subscription to Sveasoft (after trialling their software initially I found it to be sub-standard crap). I wrote to Sveasoft who confirmed the subscription options in paypal and pointed me to one of their forums. I have taken the action of writing to Paypal and threatening them with further action since I was not made aware of the subscription and they did not notify me prior to the re-subscription payment being deducted from my account. www.flickr.com /photos/jcuthrell/137316486   (255 words)

Sveasoft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sveasoft firmware is typically advertised as being able to increase the router's radio transmission power from 28 milliwatts to 251 milliwatts, as well as being able to use 14 channels for 802.11b transmissions instead of the 11 normally permitted in the U.S. or 13 permitted elsewhere. Sveasoft provides firmware under an annual subscription for 20 U.S. dollars, which also gives access to the support forum. This page was last modified 08:30, 27 November 2006. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sveasoft   (602 words)

The Open Source WRT54G Story Sveasoft was one of the first developers of a WRT54G firmware based on Linksys’; open source version. As a workaround, they’ve chosen to implement a membership fee of $20 per year to access the Sveasoft “community,” wherein support and new releases are made available. Regardless of which firmware you choose, be it a Sveasoft release, DD-WRT, or any other, ultimately you are going to have in your possession a.bin file which needs to be uploaded in to the router. www.wi-fiplanet.com /tutorials/article.php/3562391   (2215 words)

Monkeys are very furious - Saturday, 13 August 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) I blog about it myself, linking to a person that Sveasoft has some issues with (and is the 2nd link from the top when you Google "sveasoft"). Sveasoft then even goes as far as to block my IP address (so I can no longer even visit their website). The guy also has a Slashdot Journal, which led me to an entry on ChillingEffects where Sveasoft levies a DMCA compaint against google...where they claim their GPL'd firmware is being "pirated". labs.patchadvisor.com /blogs/bryan/default.aspx?date=2005-08-13   (5060 words)

Berliner Quakeforen :: View topic - Well, Sveasoft just banned me (again!) Also, I may not agree with certain posts about alleged "GPL violations" on Sveasoft's part (however curious the "beta-carrot-time-game" they seem to play is...), but I am fairly certain that Sveasoft can not survive or continue to grow much with this kind of poor attitude lurking in it's management. This morning in, a reply email I kindly wished whomever was handling the termination on Sveasoft's behalf (replying through support@sveasoft.com) "good luck" with their project and cut the baggage. I am not questioning Sveasoft's opinion of the their right to "ban", it is their right to do so, but their methods seem a little extreme for such a small company. forum.bsr-clan.de /ntopic977.html   (2316 words)

The Open Source WRT54G Story - WinPlanet Windows Software Reviews Sveasoft was one of the first developers of a WRT54G firmware based on Linksys’; open source version. As a workaround, they’ve chosen to implement a membership fee of $20 per year to access the Sveasoft “community,” wherein support and new releases are made available. BrainSlayer’s DD-WRT is free of the Sveasoft culture war, and is itself an extremely powerful and actively maintained firmware. www.winplanet.com /article/3078-4405.htm   (1178 words)

Sveasoft engaging in questionable GPL violations.... - WiFi-Forum Sveasoft, who developes enhanced firmware for Linksys, Belkin, Sveasoft's charges its users $20 dollars for a subscription to their Essentially, Sveasoft is trying to control the distribution of their www.wifi-forum.com /wf/showthread.php?t=2959   (452 words)

Best Price: Linksys WRT54G 802.11g Wireless Router $35 at BestBuy.com, Reviews & Discussion With the Sveasoft firmware upgrade ($20 for a years worth of updates) you can boost the output power by 900%. Actually, the Sveasoft released firmware is free - $20 will get you the latest beta versions for a year. i disagree #21 - sveasoft is by far away the most advanced of all the 'aftermarket' firmware updates available. www.bensbargains.net /ktalk/1116451181,98733,.shtml   (1695 words)

Accelerate Your Mac! News Archive for July 27th, 2004 The first reader report today on the Sveasoft firmware wasn't good, but it wasn't clear if he had used the 'stable' or "Alchemy build' (pre-release/alpha, etc.) or exactly what went wrong with the update. I am sure that Sveasoft is high quality, but I wanted to mention what happened to me. As you said, if it isn't broken then don't fix it. Sveasoft's software seems to be just great for 1000's (!) of _other_ users. www.xlr8yourmac.com /archives/jul04/072704.html   (3412 words)

Sveasoft Claims Firmware Under GPL Is Pirated -- Chilling Effects Clearinghouse Copies of our copyrighted software are distributed from this URL without authorization by Sveasoft Inc. Repeated email requests to the web site maintainer have not received any response or action. The following material available from the http://freewrt.narod.ru site is copyright Sveasoft Incorporated and not authorized for distribution. I state under penalty of perjury that the above is true and correct and that I am the CEO of Sveasoft Inc. and have the right to enforce copyright violations for the company. www.chillingeffects.org /dmca512/notice.cgi?NoticeID=1471&print=yes   (2246 words)

Sveasoft: See what people are saying right now on Technorati   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) Sveasoft: See what people are saying right now on Technorati I am using Linksys router with Sveasoft firmware as my home firewall. Sveasoft per day for the last 30 days. technorati.com /tag/Sveasoft   (181 words)

Nehring Nowhere » Blog Archive Sveasoft, finally the truth is coming out » An individual, TheIndividual, has some pretty good insight into how Sveasoft operates and as a former Sveasoft subscriber, I can confirm most the TI’s claims. Bottom line, avoid Sveasoft, and use OpenWRT or DD-WRT for modifying your WRT54G or WRT54GS. Update: If you are a Sveasoft subscriber who pays via pay pal, don’t forget to remove your subscription payment. www.nehrings.com /blog/?p=11   (203 words)

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