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From: "Steve" <nospam_steved94@comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: [GNAT commercial USE] -- can i use GNAT to develop a closed
 source commercial application ?
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Yes.  GNAT is stable enough.

I believe you can trust it more than gcc C++.  Is it perfect? No.  Neither
is gcc C++.

Steve
(The Duck)

"Marco Poggioli" <marco.poggioli@terrazzi.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 03:42:23 GMT, "Steve"
> <nospam_steved94@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
> I thank You and the other nice guys for the prompt answer.
>
> One last question comes in mind: is the free GNAT stable enough?
> Can I trust it like if it were gcc C++ ?
>
> I'm asking  because i'm a single developer
> that intends to roll out his own application and to
> market it directly to customers, with well defined budget and time
> limits.
>
> I  plan to choose Ada over C++ for clarity and maintanability,
> and over Java because the latter is proprietary and easily
> reverse-engeneered.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Marco.
>
>
>
>
>
> >So long as your closed source commercial compiler does not include
elements
> >of the GNAT compiler or compilation tools.
> >
> >The libraries included with GNAT are covered by the GMGPL (Gnat modified
> >GPL) which specically permits you to link your code against the libraries
> >and distribute the result.
> >
> >Disclaimer: The above describes my understanding of the licensing
associated
> >with GNAT.  Don't take my word for it.  I am not a lawyer.  Read the GPL
> >(which covers GNAT) and the GMGPL, which you'll find in the headers of
the
> >GNAT library modules.
> >
> >If you have deep enough pockets to afford a support contract from ACT,
> >please purchase one.  You will not regret it.  The last time I checked,
> >which was quite some time ago, it was $12K for 10 developer seats for a
> >year.  A bargain for the level of support they provide.
> >
> >Steve
> >(The Duck)
> >
> >"Marco Poggioli" <marco.poggioli@terrazzi.com> wrote in message
> >news:r24ojvgrhbeg6k39491cktebc6k3p9bvj6@4ax.com...
> >>
> >>
> >> Subject says all.
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance,
> >>
> >> Marco.
> >>
> >>
> >
>