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Refs #580. Updated the readme. 

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@ -9,16 +9,35 @@ is that you can customize and tweak the bootloader to your specific needs.
OpenBLT can be ported to any 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit microcontroller and OpenBLT can be ported to any 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit microcontroller and
currently runs on microcontrollers with an ARM Cortex-M, Infineon Tricore, and currently runs on microcontrollers with an ARM Cortex-M, Infineon Tricore, and
Freescale HCS12 core. It is most popular on Freescale HCS12 core. It is most popular on STM32 microcontrollers.
By default, it supports communication interfaces such as: RS232, CAN, USB, By default, it supports communication interfaces such as: RS232, CAN, USB,
TCP/IP and it ships with the easy-to-use MicroBoot PC tool for initiating and TCP/IP and it ships with the easy-to-use [MicroBoot](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=manual:microboot)
monitoring the firmware update. Performing firmware updates directly from an PC tool for initiating and monitoring the firmware update. Performing firmware
SD-card is also supported. updates directly from an SD-card is also supported.
Details regarding the OpenBLT bootloader are available on the project's wiki: For those that prefer a command line program for performing firmware updates,
there is [BootCommander](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=manual:bootcommander).
If you would rather build your own firmware update tool for seamless integration
into your existing toolset, then have a look at the OpenBLT host library
([LibOpenBLT](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=manual:libopenblt)). This
is an easy-to-use shared library, enabling you to develop your own firmware update
tool quickly, in the programming language of your liking.
- **https://www.feaser.com/openblt/** Note that all host tools (MicroBoot/BootCommander/LibOpenBLT) are cross-
platform supporting both MS Windows and GNU/Linux.
The OpenBLT [download package](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=download)
contains numerous preconfigured demo programs for popular and low-cost development
boards, making it possible for you to get started with the bootloader quickly.
Additional information, the lastest news, tips and tricks, and tutorials are
available via the following channels:
* The [FAQ](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php?id=faq) for frequently asked questions
* The [Wiki](https://www.feaser.com/openblt/doku.php) for in-depth information
* OpenBLT's [Twitter](https://twitter.com/openblt) account and developer [blog](https://www.feaser.com/en/blog/) for the latest news
* OpenBLT's [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09dHkd5kULtXxcn0x2sYxw) channel for video presentations and tutorials
The OpenBLT source code is hosted on SourceForge and available in its The OpenBLT source code is hosted on SourceForge and available in its
subversion SVN repository: subversion SVN repository:
@ -30,3 +49,16 @@ mirror of the SVN repository at GitHub:
- **https://github.com/feaser/openblt/** - **https://github.com/feaser/openblt/**
OpenBLT is offered under a dual licensing model. The default license is the
GNU GPL. If you plan on integrating OpenBLT into your closed source project,
a commercial license can be obtained:
- **https://www.feaser.com/en/openblt.php#licensing**
Development and maintenance of OpenBLT is sponsered by Feaser. Feaser also
offers integration/customization services, support and maintenance contracts,
and several add-on modules:
- **https://www.feaser.com**