Alternatives to gcc (was Re: gcc 4.3: when will it becomestandard compiler?)

[Xin LI]

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Daniel O'Connor wrote:
> On Thursday 29 January 2009 05:20:33 Chuck Swiger wrote:
>> Evidently, the FSF is now claiming that all object code produced from
>> GCC 4.2.2 and later is GPLv3-licensed, and only their exception
>> permits you to distribute executables compiled using an "Eligible
>> Compilation Process" under the terms of some other license.
> 
> The "eligible compilation process" is where you use GCC and GPL compatible 
> software.
> 
> I think for the FreeBSD project that is fine.

I agree, this term seems to be targeted to companies behind closed
source optimizers.  Speaking for myself, I think FreeBSD would avoid
GPLv3 code where possible to minimize the risk it would introduce to
commercial users of our codebase, we want our code be used by as many
people as possible to better exploit its value.

Cheers,
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Xin LI <delphij at delphij.net>	http://www.delphij.net/
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