On Mon, Dec 31, 2007 at 05:30:47PM -0500, Richard Stallman wrote:

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> Thanks.  Since you didn't answer soon, and since I did get other info

> about non-free software needed for OpenSolaris, I already asked for a

> correction in the interview.  I made it general so that I won't have

> to go into these specifics.  But I would like to know more about the

> need for Devpro:

Remember when you told someone to be patient for an answer?  Same thing.
>

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>     Not free development environment that is REQUIRED to compile Solaris.

>

> Someone else showed me some text which seems to say that you can

> also compile it with GCC.  From http://opensolaris.org/os/downloads/on/:

You can compile parts with gcc.  I'd have to see the kernel being build

with gcc before I'd believe it.
>

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>     You will then need to download the compilers specific to your

>     platform . Choose either:

>

> 	* The Sun Studio Compilers (Recommended). NOTE: Sun

>     Studio 11 is required for building Build 45 and higher....

>

> 	-or-

>

> 	* The GCC Compiler found in Solaris Express, Community

>     Edition build 22 or later. (Please see the gcc tools page for

>     more information if choosing this option.)

>

> However, I don't know precisely what question that is the answer to.

> Maybe it doesn't apply to ALL the OpenSolaris software.

It does apply to all Solaris software but more so the kernel bits.
Currently there is no such thing as OpenSolaris compiled with gcc or I

have missed it.  In fact you can't even install it without several

closed source pieces.
>

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> Is there text that says that certain components can compile only

> with Devpro?

Sun has lots of documents out about this.  Don't forget that they sell

devpro so draw your own conclusion.
Here is the real issue, Richard.  You go off and endorse OpenSolaris

without knowing the facts.  You get confronted with them and you change

history.  Sound familiar?
If you want to run your mouth about projects try spending a few minutes

reading information about them and draw your own conclusions.  Hearsay

is starting to become pretty embarrassing to your quest don't you think?
You are 0 - 2 on truth and honesty regarding projects and actual freedom

on this list.  I am wondering if you are basically trying to secure more

funds from the likes of Sun or you have some sort of agenda that is not

obvious to people in the community.  What are you trying to accomplish

with your so called endorsements?