MinGW and Python

Gerhard Häring gh at ghaering.de
Thu Apr 27 08:21:57 EDT 2006


sturlamolden wrote:
> [...] The problem is actually *licensing issues* related to CYGWIN1.DLL. It
> cannot always be linked. CYGWIN1.DLL can only be used for Open Source
> development. [...]

Of course Redhat offers an alternative license that does not have the 
GPL restrictions: http://www.redhat.com/software/cygwin/

Like other annoying companies, they don't tell any rates at their 
website and make you call them up if you're interested. Cowards.

-- Gerhard



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