Hi,
I was thinking about GPL software not being allowed on the iphone
store, in particular games. It seems to me that it should be fairly easy
to make an app with a license compatible with these tos which could
download and install GPL software from another website. Perhaps the app
could be available elsewhere under the GPL. Would this be a great way to
spread free software? Would Super Tux Kart turn into the killer app that
makes everyone everywhere finally demand freedom with their software? Or
would it just end up like a new tivoization, the latest trick to get
around the GPl?
If there may be some merit to this idea, I would be curious about
what license might be appropriate. Could the LGPL be used on the iphone
store? Is there another that might work? Would the FSF be interested in
making a special version of the GPL for this kind of situation?
Sincerely,
Mark