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| author | Vikram S. Adve <vadve@cs.uiuc.edu> | 2003-10-25 17:06:55 +0000 |
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| committer | Vikram S. Adve <vadve@cs.uiuc.edu> | 2003-10-25 17:06:55 +0000 |
| commit | 04da65a454ac0e54040c7e97636cf0bc1c2693ec (patch) | |
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Add a section on licensing questions.
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diff --git a/docs/FAQ.html b/docs/FAQ.html index 3ada460..6b60272 100644 --- a/docs/FAQ.html +++ b/docs/FAQ.html @@ -10,6 +10,45 @@ LLVM: Frequently Asked Questions <!--=====================================================================--> <h2> +<a name="license">Licenses</a> +</h2> +<!--=====================================================================--> + +<dl compact> + <dt> <b>Why are the LLVM source code and the front-end distributed + under different licenses?</b> + <dd> + The C/C++ front-ends are based on GCC and must be distributed under + the GPL. Our aim is to distribute LLVM source code are a <em>much + less restrictive</em> license, in particular one that does not + compel users who distribute tools based on modifying the source to + redistribute the modified source code as well. + + <dt><b>Does the Illinois Open Source License really qualify + as an "open source" license?</b> + <dd>The + <a href="http://www.opensource.org/licenses/UoI-NCSA.php"> + UI Open Source License</a> is certified by the + Open Source Initiative (OSI). + + <dt> <b>Can I modify LLVM source code and redistribute the modified + source?</b> + <dd> + Yes. The modified source distribution must retain notice both the + copyright notice and follow the three bulletted conditions listed in + the <a href="releases/1.0/LICENSE.txt">LLVM license</a>. + + <dt> <b>Can I modify LLVM source code and redistribute binaries or + other tools based on it, without redistributing the source. + <dd> + Yes, this is why we distribute LLVM under a less restrictive license + than GPL, as explained in the first question above. + <p> +</dl> +<hr> + +<!--=====================================================================--> +<h2> <a name="source">Source Code</a> </h2> <!--=====================================================================--> |