On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 10:27 AM, Georg-Johann Lay <gjl@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Ian Lance Taylor schrieb: > > Some weeks ago a customer came up with concerns about libgcc, GPL, > the runtime exception and libgcc code. > > The objection against libgcc was that it uses parts that are GPL > but do *not* come with the runtime exception. > > For example, ./libgcc/libgcc2.c includes tm.h which includes files > from the ARM backend like ./gcc/config/arm/arm.h given the compiler > is configured for ARM. arm.h does not come with the library > exception because it is part of the compiler proper. > > The question is now: How is this handled? > > Is there a definite statement from the FSF on this case? > If yes, please point me to it. > If no, it would be highly appreciated to add a note to the > FSF or GPL web sites and FAQ. I linked to the FSF FAQ earlier, and I think it is clear: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#CanIUseGPLToolsForNF I don't think this is a real problem in practice. The statement on libgcc/libgcc2.c is clear. No part of gcc/config/arm/arm.h is copied into libgcc2.c. However, if you are concerned about it, I recommend that you raise the issue with the GCC Steering Committee (by sending an e-mail to gcc@xxxxxxxxxxx). Ian
