GPL tools and proprietary software

Smith, Stephen P (AZ75) smith_stephen@htc.honeywell.com
Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:17:26 -0600


Is there a position paper anywhere on the use of GPL tool (ex: gcc)  and
proprietary code.  For instance, can I use gcc to compile a proprietary c++
file and have the output be proprietary or is the output GPL'ed

Stephen