Re: Next Ada compiler for Debian: the votes so far

[Samuel Tardieu <sam@rfc1149.net>]

>>>>> "Ludovic" == Ludovic Brenta <ludovic@ludovic-brenta.org> writes:

Ludovic> Steve Whalen a �crit :

>> It's my understanding that the GNAT Ada95 compiler was basically
>> built with DOD $$$ on the condition that it be free for all uses
>> and users (but ACT and others were free to charge for support as
>> long as a compiler remained free). This specifically included the
>> libraries being under a LGPL / GMGPL type license.

Ludovic> If memory serves, that that was done at the insistence of the
Ludovic> NYU team who wrote the software, and then formed AdaCore.
Ludovic> But I wasn't there so I cannot say for sure.

What was done at the insistance of the NYU team? Build a Free
Software compiler? I am quite certain it was a DoD requirement.

  Sam
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