> Question: > > I use an XXX licenced "free" compiler to produce a target 'program'. > Under what circumstances does my target program become equally "free"? > > Under no circumstances, just like writing a document using Word does not=20 bind the result to any Microsoft license (if this were possible they=20 would surely have done it!). But any libraries (including compiler built-in libraries) might be an=20 entirely different case: they come part of your product, so a=20 contaminating license might affect or restrict or your rights on the=20 final product. Wouter van Ooijen --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .