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From: David Starner <dstarner98@aasaa.ofe.org>
Subject: Re: GPL and "free" software
Date: 1999/04/29
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Robert Dewar wrote:
> They cannot exchange derived versions of gcc, since
> these would have to be distributed under the GPL *without*
> any additional restrictions (like non-disclosure
> agreements).

In practice, does it really matter? Just agree not to release it, and
don't worry about non-disclosure agreements. It's not quite as paranoid,
but it should still work.