From: glasgow-haskell-users-bounces@haskell.org [mailto:glasgow-haskell-users-bounces@haskell.org] On Behalf Of Stefan O'Rear
http://hackage.haskell.org/trac/ghc/wiki/ReplacingGMPNotes
It's less of an issue on Linux where libgmp is dynamically linked but when thinking about using Haskell ghc for creating Windows apps it is for me a real problem, because it would mean I'd have to distribute the code for my app as a library along with the code as an executable, thus doubling the download size for my apps as well as having to include a license that has to explain to a possibly non-technical user that although the program includes code that is libre/gratis free the program is not itself free etc etc...
Huh? AFAIK the LGPL is only an issue for the commercial/proprietary users of Haskell; gratis/libre works would continue to be gratis/libre after linking with GMP.
I could be wrong, but I believe that Brian's intention is indeed to release a commercial/proprietary app, hence it is possibly an issue for him. I'm not sure about having to distribute the code for his app; I thought the point of the LGPL license was to allow proprietary (non-GPL?) apps to link to LGPL libs. Wouldn't he just have to distribute the code for GMP? But then, I understand less about FSF licensing than pretty much everyone else on this list, so I'll shut up now... Alistair ***************************************************************** Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this message, and any attachments, may contain confidential and/or privileged material. It is intended solely for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. *****************************************************************