@zzo38 said:
POWER X Y system is a new combination computer/game-console system my company makes, designed to fix nearly everything, with everything in GNU GPL, including the BIOS. I will build specialized hardware for it (but it will still use a standard PC motherboard), and the designs for the hardware are also GNU GPL. It will include an increased security, also. I do have a partner in my company (which sells other stuff as well, including books). External software for POWER X Y system is not necessarily GNU GPL, it could be proprietary software, but the built-in software isn't proprietary software. Unlicensed software will be allowed but there will also be a small fee license for verification of proper function, that can be included in list on web-site of proper function, and allows them to put "verification" logo on the DVD box, and making sure your software doesn't void the warranty.
This is hilarious! I suppose after implementing the BIOS yourself (can't be hard, right?) and "fixing" everything for years your company can sell a most likely non-booting, obsolete PC based gaming system that can run a subset of BASIC and FORTH...together! Now if that isn't a feature to die for I'll be damned.
Seriously, your plan sounds ridiculous and I think you should rather sell books with your friend. This thread was better than many articles here.