On 30 jun 2006, at 00.15, Philipp Klaus Krause wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Ragnar Sundblad wrote: > >> No, the gcc compiler links to libraries with LGPL or other lesser >> restricted GPL derivates. Otherwise gcc would be useless for many >> companies (as they, sadly, typically don't want you to have the >> source). >> >> See Mark's very nice summary. > > - From http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/libstdc++/17_intro/license.html > > Q: I see. So, what restrictions are there on programs that use the > library? > A: None. We encourage such programs to be released as open source, but > we won't punish you or sue you if you choose otherwise. > > and > > Q: So any program which uses libstdc++ falls under the GPL? > A: No. The special exception permits use of the library in proprietary > applications. > > - From Mark's summary you mentioned: > 4. GPL plus runtime exception protects the libraries themselves , but > allows proprietary development. > > Philipp
Yes, the difference in this case is GPL versus GPL with runtime exception They are two different things and should not be confused. /ragge Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ Sdcc-user mailing list Sdcc-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/sdcc-user
