Re: The GNU Toolchain Infrastructure Project
Siddhesh Poyarekar <[email protected]>
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On 2022-10-04 10:01, Frank Ch. Eigler wrote: > Hi - > >> [...] I think the LF proposal is the best long term way forward for >> the GNU toolchain projects to remain competitive *and* Free. [...] > > Can you elaborate what risks in terms of competitiveness or freedom > you foresee with the status quo? This is the first I recall hearing > of this concern. I don't see a risk to freedom. The GNU toolchain is quite underfunded compared to llvm/clang and IMO it's a major risk to maintain status quo on that front. The GTI opens new avenues for funding aspects of the GNU toolchain without affecting its core governance. Sid