[PATCH libxkbcommon 0/2] Use flex and bison features

[Matthieu Herrb]

On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 04:10:27PM -0500, Matt Turner wrote:
> 
> But the thing about GPL, v3 or otherwise, is that they cover
> distribution and not use. I think I'm right when I say that you don't
> agree to the GPL by using GPL-licensed software.
> 
> So, I guess I still don't understand why it's a problem.
> 
> From a quick Google search it looks like OpenBSD provides bison and
> flex packages already.

Notwithstanding the issues with (not) using GPLv3 tools at Apple (and
probably other companies), in OpenBSD and NetBSD at least we want to
be able to build X with the tools present in the base system.

Bison and recent flex are only available as packages from the ports
system, not in the base install.

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Matthieu Herrb