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From: fozzard@boulder.Colorado.EDU (Richard Fozzard)
Newsgroups: gnu.gcc
Subject: does the copyleft apply to gcc-compiled code?
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Date: 6 Jun 89 16:57:14 GMT
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Several postings have asked whether code compiled using gcc must
be distributed according to the copyleft. Can someone from FSF
please comment on this?

I am concerned that this could set a dangerous precedent.  I do
not currently use gcc, but may soon. I do, however use gnuemacs
and want to keep some of what I produce with it "proprietary"
to me. Must I purchase a commercial editor to avoid having to
"freely distribute" any personal correspondence, business letters,
etc.?

Am I only allowed to use gnuemacs and gcc to produce more freely
distributable stuff? If so, the utility of this "free" software
is drastically reduced.


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