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Brian Drummond <brian@shapes.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> On Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:15:31 -0700, endlessboomcapitalism wrote:
> 
>> Can I use GNAT to make programs in my for profit startup or not?
> 
> If your programs run widget-making machines (or trains) in your startup 
> and you sell widgets or train tickets, then yes. 
> 
> If you sell the programs (or embed them in the widgets), then you can 
> choose the FSF Gnat, or GPL your product, or pay Adacore for a 
> professional edition of Gnat.

If your tiny startup can afford a license.