[Mono-list] C Ansi Compiler for IL

Miguel de Icaza miguel@ximian.com
09 Oct 2002 19:19:19 -0400


Hello!

> The lcc license disallows selling lcc (or parts derived from it) which
> would make it incompatible with the GPL license used for mcs.  The msil
> backend has the MS Research EULA, which prohibits modifications.

Yes. 

The issue with the license is not that the code generated would be
incompatible.  The issue is that Ximian or any other open source vendor
can not distribute this on an open source cd.  

Miguel