> > The GPL specifically disallows creation of copies with changes -- no > > matter how functional -- which include restrictions on the rights of > > other users of derivatives.
On Tue, May 11, 2004 at 09:35:02PM -0500, Steve Langasek wrote: > No. Eh? > It disallows changes to the *license terms* under which copies are > distributed. That's one thing it disallows. That's not the entirety of the license. > With the exception of a very narrow set of restrictions > related to copyright acknowledgement and warranty disclaimers, the > nature of changes to the code is not restricted by the GPL. Eh? > There is > nothing in the GPL that would prevent someone from changing gcc to > "better integrate" (whatever that could mean) with Palladium. There is if you can't release all the relevant code under GPLed terms. Note also that I choose palladium because of some vaporware claims that had been made about it -- I have no knowledge as to whether there wil be any real issues of this sort with palladium. -- Raul
