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Eigler" , Overseers mailing list Cc: gdb@sourceware.org, Mark Wielaard , libc-alpha@sourceware.org, binutils@sourceware.org, gcc@gcc.gnu.org References: <6f6d141b-b776-8707-2c91-dc38d20aa9e1@gotplt.org> From: Siddhesh Poyarekar In-Reply-To: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Spam-Status: No, score=-1014.0 required=5.0 tests=BAYES_00,DKIM_SIGNED,DKIM_VALID,DKIM_VALID_AU,DKIM_VALID_EF,NICE_REPLY_A,RCVD_IN_DNSWL_NONE,RCVD_IN_MSPIKE_H2,SPF_HELO_NONE,SPF_PASS,TXREP autolearn=unavailable autolearn_force=no version=3.4.6 X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.4.6 (2021-04-09) on server2.sourceware.org List-Id: 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