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Looks great, I was not aware they had open source client. Given that they were forced to release their Axolotl (aka Signal protocol) under GPLv3+, they try to
by ycmbntrthrwaway 10y ago
Looks great, I was not aware they had open source client.
Given that they were forced to release their Axolotl (aka Signal protocol) under GPLv3+, they try to add some strange restrictions [2]:
"Additionally, if you choose to build an Open Source App, certain restrictions apply, as follows: a. You agree not to change the way the Open Source App connects and interacts with our servers ..."
As I understand I am free to ignore any additions to GPL.
[1] https://medium.com/@wireapp/axolotl-and-proteus-788519b186a7#.dmdxclai3 https://medium.com/@wireapp/axolotl-and-proteus-788519b186a7...
[2] https://github.com/wireapp/wire https://github.com/wireapp/wire
- detaro 10y agoI read it as that only applies when you connect to their servers, and is the usage policy/Terms of Service for their servers, not a code license.