Why Clang

Wojciech Puchar wojtek at wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl
Tue Jun 19 19:58:48 UTC 2012


>>
>> Does GPLv3 does force programs you compile with gcc to be GPLed?
>
> As far as I know, the main difference is that the GPLv3 is
> often called a "viral license". Software linking against v3
> libraries and so maybe programs compiled by a v3 compiler
> will have - according to the license - to be released as
> v3 too.
This word: "MAYBE" is most crucial here.

wouldn't it be just simplest solution to ask GNU leader for clearing it 
out?

i wouldn't be surprised that FreeBSD team would decide to go back to gcc 
soon.




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