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Andrew Engelbrecht - 9 years ago 2014-12-20 23:49:36
sudoman@ninthfloor.org
correct literal meaning of phrase

GPL protected code-bases don't demand industry trust, modern industry
trusts GPL protected code-bases.
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@@ -4882,8 +4882,8 @@ embedded targets. Eventually, Cygnus was so successful that
 
it was purchased by Red Hat where it remains a profitable division.
 

			




	
	
	
		
 
However, there are very small companies that compete in


			




	
	
	
		
 
this space. Because the code-base is protected by the GPL, it creates and


			




	
	
	
		
 
demands industry trust. Companies can cooperate on the software and


			




	
	
	
		
 
this space. Modern industry demands the trust created by GPL protected


			




	
	
	
		
 
code-bases. Companies can cooperate on the software and


			




	
	
	
		
 
improve it for everyone. Meanwhile, companies who rely on GCC for their


			




	
	
	
		
 
work are happy to pay for improvements, and for ports to new target


			




	
	
	
		
 
platforms. Nearly all the changes fold back into the standard


			




        

    



    


    



    



      

      





    
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