[Python-Dev] (libffi) Re: Copyright issue

["Martin v. Löwis"]

Andrew Pinski wrote:
> Does phython already use autoconf? I think it does, if so then there  
> should be no issues.

Yes, but your conclusion is wrong. Python uses autoconf, but not
aclocal/automake. The generated configure is explicitly not covered by
the GPL; the status of the generated aclocal.m4 is unclear (it says
it is GPL'ed; it also says it isn't).

Regards,
Martin