Source code of CIL back-end

[Erven ROHOU]

Paolo Bonzini wrote:
> 
>>> 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

It turns out that Paolo was right. The Copyright clerk confirmed to me 
that ST already has the following assignment on file:

GCC	STMicroelectronics	2004-11-02
Assigns past and future changes.

Thanks for letting us know.

--
Erven.