How to distribute programs compiled on cygwin? FAQ alert

[Robert Collins]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Faylor" <cgf@redhat.com>
> > If this is an issue because you intend to distribute your
> > Cygwin application, then you had better read and understand
> > < http://cygwin.com/licensing.html >, which explains the
> > licensing options.  Unless you purchase a special commercial
> > license from Red Hat, then your Cygwin application must
> > conform to the GPL.
> >
> >I call your attention to the last paragraph.  I'm pretty sure it's
> >correct, but I don't speak for Red Hat, so someone should check that
I
> >haven't lied.
>
> It's perfect, David.

I've a little bone to pick: It's not consistent with the licensing.html
page which permits any opensource license, not just the GPL. This will
likely create confusion.

> Thanks much for adding this section and for all of your work on the
FAQ.
> It is very much appreciated.

I second this.

Rob


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