The decNumber sources files in libdecnumber were contributed by IBM and are currently covered by the GPL. When GCC is configured with --enable-decimal-float, some of these functions are included in the static version of libgcc. The license needs to change from GPL to GPL plus exception.
I've assigned this to myself as a reminder to contact the appropriate people within IBM and then the FSF. -- Summary: decNumber sources need GPL+exception for use in libgcc Product: gcc Version: 4.2.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: other AssignedTo: janis at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: janis at gcc dot gnu dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=28002