Question about GCC Runtime Library exception and Compilation Process Eligible

[Jonathan Wakely]

On 07/03/16 14:26 -0300, Marcos Caritá wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I am working on an application and I am using gnustl_shared lib (by
>adding APP_STL := gnustl_shared in Application.mk).
>
>I already read the license exception (GCC RUNTIME LIBRARY EXCEPTION,
>at https://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/libstdc++/manual/license.html)
>
>I also read some questions/answers on FAQs
>(https://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/libstdc++/faq.html, items 2.1 to 2.4).
>
> On section "0. Definitions." of license exception there is the
>following statement:
>A Compilation Process is "Eligible" if it is done using GCC, alone or
>with other GPL-compatible software, or if it is done without using any
>work based on GCC. For example, using non-GPL-compatible Software to
>optimize any GCC intermediate representations would not qualify as an
>Eligible Compilation Process.
>
>
>I am using Android Studio/Gradle to develop the application. In this
>case, can I say that my compilation process is eligible?

That depends on what Android Studio is, which I can't answer as I've
never heard of it.

http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gcc-exception-3.1-faq.html should answer
your questions, if not then you could seek legal advice from someone
who understands the GPL+exception, or use the links under "For
questions about free software licensing and copyright" at
http://www.gnu.org/contact/.