Comment Re:GPL misinterpretation (Score 1) 772
I have something of a naive question regarding the GPL. As I understand the GPL, any product that is derived from a combination a GPL product and anything else must also be GPL. This begs the question: is it possible to create a non-GPL product using gcc?
Since any program compiled under gcc contains routines that are GPL, doesn't the license force that product to be GPL? Is this adhered to in practice? Is this intended? Is this desirable? This viral nature of the license inevitably leads to a complete division between the FS world and everyone else. Is this really ideal?
Since any program compiled under gcc contains routines that are GPL, doesn't the license force that product to be GPL? Is this adhered to in practice? Is this intended? Is this desirable? This viral nature of the license inevitably leads to a complete division between the FS world and everyone else. Is this really ideal?
