> I was a little surprised to read this too. You make it sound as if GHC's
> free status was in jeopardy. Should we all go running for the hills if
> Microsoft decides to crook its little finger in our direction? I'm glad
> that you will continue to contribute to GHC, but it scares me to think that
> GHC's continued existence depends on Microsoft's "happiness."
That is not the case. GHC's free status is not in jeopardy. I'm sorry
if I made it sound like that.
GHC as it now is does not depend in any way on Microsoft's attitude;
how could it?
In principle, my own *future* contribution to GHC do depend on MS's attitude.
I have taken care to check that it is one I am happy with; i.e. they
are delighted for me to continue work on GHC, and publish that source
code publicly.
I know that you've all added smileys, but this is important to me!
Simon
