So OSX uses no GPL software? none?

On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 8:16 PM, Alex Fraser <adfr...@vpac.org> wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
>> On 07/22/2011 12:54 AM, J. wrote:
>> > [...]
>> >  From the Adium Mailing list:
>> >
>> > "In the current agreement for the App Store - on all platforms -
>> > there are several provisions which restrict distribution. These are
>> > incompatible with the GPL.
>
> Right. The problem, as I understand it, is that section 6 of the GPLv2 states 
> "You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients' exercise of 
> the rights granted herein", but the App Store imposes further restrictions. 
> See:
>
>    http://www.fsf.org/blogs/licensing/more-about-the-app-store-gpl-enforcement
>
> Cheers,
> Alex
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