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> > I'm not sure I completely understand your goals for a license
> > so permit
> > me this one question - what prevents you from using a BSD type license
> > for the libraries, while keeping the compiler itself under GPL?
>
> I don't want anyone to charge for a modified library. I think the BSD
> does not prevent that.

The GPL *specifically* allows one to charge. However, you *must* make
the source available. This does allow people to make money selling
software under the GPL license. For example, the Linux vendors.
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