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(Conditions): Say that the exceptions apply only to C LALR(1) parsers.

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@@ -305,9 +305,9 @@ This edition corresponds to version @value{VERSION} of Bison.
@unnumbered Conditions for Using Bison
As of Bison version 1.24, we have changed the distribution terms for
@code{yyparse} to permit using Bison's output in nonfree programs.
Formerly, Bison parsers could be used only in programs that were free
software.
@code{yyparse} to permit using Bison's output in nonfree programs when
Bison is generating C code for LALR(1) parsers. Formerly, these
parsers could be used only in programs that were free software.
The other GNU programming tools, such as the GNU C compiler, have never
had such a requirement. They could always be used for nonfree
@@ -329,6 +329,13 @@ encourage people to make other software free. So we decided to make the
practical conditions for using Bison match the practical conditions for
using the other GNU tools.
This exception applies only when Bison is generating C code for a
LALR(1) parser; otherwise, the GPL terms operate as usual. You can
tell whether the exception applies to your @samp{.c} output file by
inspecting it to see whether it says ``As a special exception, when
this file is copied by Bison into a Bison output file, you may use
that output file without restriction.''
@include gpl.texi
@node Concepts