PE> Now since the compiler just translates C into object code, there
PE> are absolutely no restrictions on using this tool.  ie the object
PE> code is yours to do with what you will.

DB> Assuming this is part of the license for using the compiler, yes
DB> (which it is for most compilers).

Nope, you dont have a contract with the supplier of the compiler. They
can write whatever crap they like on envelopes containing the disks etc,
and they can whistle dixie for all the contract that purports to be.

PE> The EMX runtime library says that you are allowed to use it without
PE> restriction so long as you link it in to create one executable, you
PE> aren't allowed to use the DLLs unless you send the author some
PE> goodies.

DB> A copy of the resultant application, I believe this is;  in reality,
DB> this isn't all that bad when you think about it .. but in any case,
DB> there are ways around it.  Plus, you've got to remember that some of
DB> the EMX library add-ons are covered by *different* copyright
DB> licensing restrictions (because they were written by different
DB> people).

And they STILL arent necessarily binding on users either.

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