RE: [expert] GCC 3.0 - Question on GPL

2001-06-28 Thread JoeLX
Pete and all, Hi! I've read the FAQ and several other articles to the extend that I come to an understanding that the result of using a GPL'ed software does not make it another GPL'ed software, rather it is up to you to give it the type of license that you wish. For example, say that STAROFFICE

RE: [expert] Microsoft will not be divided [OT]

2001-06-28 Thread JoeLX
Hi Joe and all, Well, i've just read the CNN news on it. It seems that the main decision still stand, that is microsoft is a monopoly and uses it power to deal with pressure. The decision that is still being uphold by the Appeal Court is significant, allowing the Justice Department to further pu

RE: [expert] GCC 3.0 - Question on GPL

2001-06-20 Thread JoeLX
Thanks Tom Thanks Craig The reason for my question was because I saw some software, having developed using GCC, were distributed as proprietary and some are labeled as commercial. I guess these developers should give many thanks and appreciation to the developers of GCC and should contribute to