Re: Source code of CIL back-end

[Paolo Bonzini <paolo dot bonzini at lu dot unisi dot ch>]

> > The SC discussed it with Richard Stallman, and he agrees that it is not
> > "dangerous" (the FSF had raised objections to byte-code systems in the
> > past, so many of us assumed there would be a problem).  So there is no
> > political/legal objection to including a CIL back end.  If it passes
> > technical review, it can be included.
>
> Hello,
>
> Thanks for the answer, this is great news!

It is indeed.  It's good to see GCC moving forward on these aspects!

> We have to start working on the paperwork. Could anybody point us at the 
> relevant forms for the copyright assignment?

I am almost sure that you do not need that, because ST Microelectronics 
has an assignment for many projects including GCC.  But just in case, 
please wait for a confirmation.

If you want to assign copyright personally to FSF, it would mean that 
you could keep working on GCC (in the FSF repository) even if you leave 
ST.  If that is the case, just ask for the relevant forms.

> My understanding is that the next step is the creation of a development 
> branch. Is it dependent on the paperwork, or can it be done in parallel?

It is dependent on the paperwork.  However, as I said, I am almost sure 
that your employer took care of that for you.  As soon as somebody 
confirms that no further paperwork is necessary, you can create the branch.

Paolo