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Jeff C, wrote:

> So the GMGPL is actually a slightly lesser (in RMS speak) language than the
> LGPL (meaning that it does not require the "field upgrade" capability of the LGPL.

I am not picking on Jeff, who does a good job of describing why GTK+ 
uses LGPL and GtkAda uses GMGPL.  I just want to say that the consensus 
is that GtkAda can be used without any "Gnu contamination" of your 
application.  You can release such a program as proprietary or if you 
prefer copylefted or into the public domain.  All you really need to 
know is that the respective developers got their licensing right so that 
you don't need to worry.

As to GtkAda, it seems to be the consensus Ada graphics library right 
now.  It would be nice if someone would update it, but probably the best 
way to describe the situation is that it is much better than "good 
enough" so no one currently seems to feel a need to do better.

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