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Why are the LLVM source code and the front-end distributed under different licenses?

April 26, 2017different distributed front-end licenses llvm source code

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Why are the LLVM source code and the front-end distributed under different licenses?

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The C/C++ front-ends are based on GCC and must be distributed under the GPL. Our aim is to distribute LLVM source code under a much less restrictive 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.