Re: The GNU Toolchain Infrastructure Project
"Frank Ch. Eigler via Libc-alpha" <[email protected]>
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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. What aspects of the gnu toolchain are open to being funded via the LF/GTI proposal, -other than- the vast majority of the funds being redirected to its own managed services infrastructure? - FChE