BTW, here is the original thread I had started: http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc/2003-04/msg00695.html
> > There was a thread discussing all this, when I was interested in doing > > the work. I mailed rms directly, and he said it was ok to use the > > glibc bits in gcc regardless of the LGPL/GPL disparity. > > Do you happen to have a pointer, or a copy of that message? If that > route ends up making the most sense, then it would be nice to have our > ducks in a row. Argh... I've grepped all over my harddrive, but can't find it. But I *am* sure I sent a mail to rms explaining the whole thing, and he responded positively. Perhaps he can remember the conversation? Sorry.