Re: [GNAT commercial USE] -- can i use GNAT to develop a closed source commercial application ?

[Marco Poggioli <marco.poggioli@terrazzi.com>]

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
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>> Subject says all.
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>> Thanks in advance,
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>> Marco.
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