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by maemre 4110 days ago
Routers already use GPL'd software (Linux for example). However, I don't know effects of using AGPL over GPL in this case. I can see that without a linking exemption saying that _linked_ JS code is not subject to license terms, it wouldn't allow using proprietary JS code. But, what are the consequences of choosing AGPL over GPL?

An irrelevant anecdotal note: Router firms can make distribution of source code harder to circumvent GPL. A router firm that a friend works distributes source code using CDs. So if you bought a router and wanting the source code for modified kernel etc., you send your request using email/telephone/mail/fax and get your own copy via snail mail.