newlib licence restrictions

I am only using a few libraries, such as libc.a and libgcc.a. Are these
part of newlib? If so where can I find what specific copywrite
statements I need. The header files (such as string.h) list no copywrite
information. The Redhat link only lists all possible.

Pete Gasper wrote:
> I am only using a few libraries, such as libc.a and libgcc.a. Are these
> part of newlib? If so where can I find what specific copywrite
> statements I need. The header files (such as string.h) list no copywrite
> information. The Redhat link only lists all possible.

The libc.a and libm.a supplied with WinARM are newlib (but beware, the
same names are used for GNU libraries, which are LGPL libraries, and
possibly other standard library implementations - because GCC uses these
names by default if -nostdlibs is not used). libgcc.a is part of GCC
itself because the compiler generates code that makes calls to code in
this library - think of it as minimal runtime support.

As I understand it building code with GCC does not make that code
subject to GPL restrictions - GCC is  a code generator, the generated
code does not contain GPL code, it is simply a translation of your
source. Code that statically links newlib code is freely distributable
under any licence terms you choose. You should check the licences of any
other code individually. I stress this is my understanding of the
situation - I am not a lawyer, you must satisfy yourself that you are
operating within the terms of the license.

Clifford

Clifford Slocombe wrote:
> source. Code that statically links newlib code is freely distributable
> under any licence terms you choose. You should check the licences of any

That seems correct, provided the copywrite notices are left intact and
included in the manual. Is that your understanding?