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Subject: Re: Licensing Paranoia and Manual Compilation Issues
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<alexander@xn--junivrs-e1a.com> wrote:
> I've read some threads on here regarding the licensing situation of
> AdaCore's Libre compiler. For my upcoming project, I'm going to need (=
> very strong desire) to use Ada and I'm also going to need to be able to
> license the executable produced thereof in any way I desire.

For licensing in arbitrary ways, the aforementioned Ada distribution is not
the suitable one. Another compiler distribution might meet your needs,
including some FSF GNAT. GPL means tit-for-tat and thus intentionally puts
restrictions on licensing, no back doors.