Dear GCC Team, I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to seek official clarification regarding the use of GCC compilers in our proprietary, closed-source commercial software development. Our specific use case involves:
1. Using GCC executables (gcc.exe<https://gcc.exe/>, g++.exe, etc.) to compile and link our C/C++ source code 2. Dynamically linking to GCC runtime libraries (libstdc++, libgcc, etc.) 3. Potential distribution of our compiled binaries to customers without source code Based on our understanding of the GPL and LGPL licenses: * We believe that simply using GCC to compile our software doesn't require us to open-source our code * Dynamic linking to LGPL-licensed runtime libraries appears permissible for proprietary software * However, we want to ensure full compliance with all licensing requirements Could you please confirm: 1. Whether this usage pattern complies with GCC's licensing terms 2. If distributing our compiled binaries requires any additional steps to maintain compliance 3. Whether there are any special considerations when using GCC in a MinGW-like configuration We greatly respect the work of the GCC community and want to ensure we're using the compiler in full compliance with its licensing terms. Your guidance would be invaluable in helping us navigate these requirements. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response. Best regards,
