Re: Lilypond on OS X Catalina

[Karlin High]

On 10/17/2019 5:10 PM, Allan Kinnaird via lilypond-user wrote:
> I believe that the real question is when a 64-bit Mac binary will appear 
> on lilypond.org <http://lilypond.org> - I would expect v2.20.0 or 
> thereabouts. Does anyone have a solid timetable?

My current understanding is this:

There is a conflict between Apple's Software License Agreement for the 
XCode software needed to build 64-bit Mac binaries, and the GNU General 
Public License that LilyPond uses. The current build system cannot be 
adapted for 64-bit without violating Apple's license.

There has been a lot of discussion and ongoing research into how to best 
move forward. References to list archives can be provided if they would 
be helpful. But, there is no solid timetable for when a 64-bit Mac 
binary will appear on lilypond.org.
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Karlin High
Missouri, USA