diff --git a/README b/README index 82bed2cb2..a31a9b21c 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -4,3 +4,16 @@ Marvell Sheevaplug platform (ARM-based). The packages are meant to be built on PlugBox Linux, found at http://plugapps.com/ + +============================================================= + +This repository also hosts tools necessary to run the +my.pogoplug.com (XCE) and other files. This is not piracy +for 2 reasons: + +1. XCE and TUN are GPL-licensed. + +2. You cannot run the XCE module on regular u-Boot on other devices, +and need a unique, verified ID and serial number written in the +bootloader. Also, MAC addresses are checked by my.pogoplug.com to +match the Cloud Engines family of plugs.