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List:       kde-devel
Subject:    Re: Free Intel C++ compiler
From:       Andrew Coles <andrew_coles () yahoo ! co ! uk>
Date:       2004-09-29 13:35:16
Message-ID: 200409291435.16737.andrew_coles () yahoo ! co ! uk
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On Wednesday 29 Sep 2004 14:29, Maurizio Colucci wrote:
> > Intel's C++ compiler is available for free to people developing free
> > software
>
> in the sense of freedom?

As I understand it - you don't even have to release the source code, so long 
as the software is free.

> > so long as they aren't being paid to do so.
>
> what can be the reason behind this last restriction?

I don't know, I think they have taken a very strong viewpoint that if you in 
any small way receive money for working on the software and use their tools 
then you owe them.  All sources of money are covered - salary, research 
grants, support charges etc..

Andrew
 
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