On 2008-09-16, Rjack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It is interesting to note that compiling the source code of standard > program packages of independently authored c code (and assembler) like > the Linux kernel does not create a derivative work. Some people think > that compiling module1.c, module2.c, . . . into "-o prgm" translates > the source code into a derivative work. > > e.g.: gcc -o prgm module1.c module2.c . . . > > There is absolutely *no* spark of originality added as gcc assembles the > source code into an executable -- something thousands of people do
...it also includes it's own versions of fundemental libraries. Something you would be aware of if you had half a clue to rant with in this area. The other half a clue is the fact that GCC is specifically exempt from the strong GPL. [deletia] Oracle and EA can figure this out. Why can't you? -- If you think that an 80G disk can hold HUNDRENDS of ||| hours of DV video then you obviously haven't used iMovie either. / | \ Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com _______________________________________________ gnu-misc-discuss mailing list gnu-misc-discuss@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnu-misc-discuss