> it does seem a bit odd, but, presumeably mchip have made the
> decision that
> they wanted to use GPL'd code (perhaps to make their compiler
> easier to
> write), thus resulting in the GPL. They can charge $800, and
> probably the
> "bulk" of that is for support. Maybe they will even
> distribute the compiler
> (alone, no support) for free?

The consequence of using GPLed code is that when I buy the compiler they
are obliged to provide me the sources, and I am free to re-distribute
(for $$ or for free, as I see fit, but of course still under GPL) the
compiler. Hence it is a bit strange to charge $$ for the compiler in the
first place. Of course charging $$ for support is a viable buisiness
model, but that is not wat the documents I saw stated.

Wouter van Ooijen

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