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From: Brian Drummond <brian@shapes.demon.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: why is java so widespread when ada is free? makes 0 sense
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On Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:15:31 -0700, endlessboomcapitalism wrote:

> On Friday, July 22, 2016 at 4:56:26 PM UTC-4, David Botton wrote:
>> yes and large (and more reliable as well :)
> 
> I am grappling with this:
> 
> Can I use GNAT to make programs in my for profit startup or not?

If your programs run widget-making machines (or trains) in your startup 
and you sell widgets or train tickets, then yes. 

If you sell the programs (or embed them in the widgets), then you can 
choose the FSF Gnat, or GPL your product, or pay Adacore for a 
professional edition of Gnat.

The FSF Gnat has a runtime exception in the license, allowing you to use 
the RTS (runtime system) without having to GPL your product, while the 
Adacore Libre edition comes with a RTS covered by the GPL.

-- Brian