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Compilers licensed under the GPL do not transfer their license to their output. This is explicitly stated in the GPL.

• illumen 18y ago
  That is almost true1, but completely misses the point. They are using tools(gcc) by people who count on their honesty to give people the same freedom they are given. Get a better business model. Software copying has been happening since the beginning(since before people were charging for software)... learn from history. People who still complain about copying software are very silly, they haven't learnt from over 50 years of history. 1 not a lawyer, however -- with certain compiler switches you can include GPL software with gcc. For example if you link in GPL covered object code.
  • patio11 18y ago
    The GPL: because what use is freedom if you can't control what people do with it.
    • Herring 18y ago
      what use is a gimp if you can't lock her away in your basement?