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From: Ludovic Brenta <ludovic@ludovic-brenta.org>
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Subject: Re: Ada and licensing
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:04:26 -0700
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On Sep 17, 9:33 am, Tomek Wa kuski <tomek.walku...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm not a language lawyer and I have heard many answers to my
> questions:
>
> 1. Can I use AdaCore's GNAT GPL compiler to produce propertiary
> software?

Yes, provided you do not distribute your software to anyone. This
means you can either write proprietary software for your own use only,
or provide software as a service (i.e. a web application).

> 2. If not, GCC version is provided with something like "GNAT modified
> provision". Huh? So maybe I can use this one!

Yes, that is correct.

> 3. GTK+ is licensed as LGPL, Ada bindings are licensed as GPL. So I
> can't use GtkAda in propertiary software?

Correct, see 1.

If you would like to write and distribute proprietary software using
GtkAda, you must purchase GNAT Pro.

--
Ludovic Brenta.