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 ====== Frequently Asked Questions ======
+**__What is the history of the OpenBLT bootloader project?__** \\
+The OpenBLT project started out as a hobby project that Frank Voorburg developed on the side in his spare time. Not long after publishing the project as open source at [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/openblt/|SourceForge]], companies contracted him to perform bootloader integrations and customizations for them.
+Interest in the OpenBLT project grew consistently and continuously over the following years, resulting in a switch to a [[https://www.feaser.com/en/openblt.php#licensing|dual licensing model]] and Frank Voorburg reorganizing his company Feaser. Feaser is now fully dedicated to providing professional engineering services and commercial licenses around the OpenBLT bootloader. More details about the history of the OpenBLT project is available in [[https://www.feaser.com/en/blog/?p=11|this blog article]].
+One of the main factors contributing to the success of the OpenBLT project is the synergy between the company Feaser on the one hand and the open source OpenBLT project on the other hand. The OpenBLT project generates income for Feaser, which makes it possible for Feaser to fully sponsor the development and maintenance efforts of the OpenBLT project. [[https://www.feaser.com/en/blog/?p=256|This blog article]] contains more information about the relationship between Feaser and the OpenBLT project.
 **__Why should I use the OpenBLT bootloader?__** \\
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   * On-site integration
   * Training
-  * Technical support by phone/e-mail
+  * Technical support by e-mail
 Feel free to contact [[http://www.feaser.com|Feaser]] to discuss your support needs.
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 **__How do I obtain a commercial license for the bootloader?__**  \\
-Contact [[http://www.feaser.com|Feaser]] to request a quote for a commercial license. Also let them know what type of microcontroller you intend to use, because  a commercial license is tied to a specified microcontroller family (i.e. STM32F1).
+Using the [[http://www.feaser.com/en/quote.php|online quote generator]], you can obtain both pricing information and the actual quote for your OpenBLT commercial license. To obtain the commercial license, simply submit a purchase order to Feaser using the instructions found on the quote.
 Note that all revenues generated from commercial licenses is invested back into keeping the OpenBLT project alive. It enables us to spend more time on development and maintenance.
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 More details about the release schedule and bootloader version numbers can be found in [[https://www.feaser.com/en/blog/?p=81|this blog article]].
+**__What security options are available in the bootloader?__**  \\
+From the context of a bootloader, security options are meant to prevent unwanted third parties from
+  * Making firmware updates on your product.
+  * Capturing your firmware data while it is communicated to your product during a firmware update.
+  * Reading out your firmware data after it was programmed onto your product.
+The OpenBLT bootloader already has several security options build-in that can be easily enabled. Together with readily available add-on modules and a few extra configuration steps, your system can be fully secured. Have a look at [[https://www.feaser.com/en/blog/?p=245|this blog article]], which lists the available security options and explains in detail how to enable them.
 **__What is the ROM footprint of the bootloader?__**  \\

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