Re: GNAT-FSF for Windows?

[David Botton <david@botton.com>]

> Strictly speaking, the FSF does not release binaries, so no.

Yes, but GNAT-FSF is often how we refer to a non-AdaCore release of GNAT that does not include their "GPL Virus" to scare off customer use.

I enjoying writing code but not building compilers and installation packages, so I was hoping that I don't have to spend time on it and there are sources I can  just turn application developers to.

However, if I am investing time and money in pushing Ada to a new market, I am not going to blow any chance of success with a virus layden compiler. I walked away for years because of it myself.

I've sent some messages to a contact in AdaCore but I am assuming he is on vacation as he hasn't responded to any of them. I doubt they would ignore me. I'll try some other people next week in AdaCore that know me if I don't hear back from him.

I have a business proposal for AdaCore that would work well with their current business model and they would financially benefit and at the same time open the door allowing a non-Virus compiler for application use all without harming their current customer base.

I'd much rather work with them than start a competing GNAT compiler farm to make my own non-virus releases for Gnoga use.

David Botton