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I have been putting up GNU software for our "Software Warehouse", whose aim is
reducing the number of systems administrators around here putting up the
same tools, or people having different versions around etc.

Some people have expressed concern to me that software developed using
GNU tools, emacs, gcc, g++, etc might not be sold as Kodak products.  My 
understanding was that initially the restrictions on inclusion of
GNU products in Kodak products extended to libraries, and that the
inclusion of libraries was removed.  Also, my understanding was that the
language of the GPL has been cleared up so that it is clear that just
because you use GNU emacs to enter your source code, or gdb to debug it.
Still the source code remains property of the company.  Now I believe
that it is explicit that the GNU c and c++ libraries are also allowed
under the new licensing restrictions.

Is thi true?  How have other corporations managed their relationship 
with the Free Software Foundation?  Has anyone's legal counsel objected
to the GPL as it now exists?  Also why are some packages (such as perl)
also allowing use under the Artistic Licens?

Thanks in advance!


						Jim Moore

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