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Even though most users aren't developers, the "Freedom" in Free Software is about user freedom not developer freedom (which is also a point that trips some deve
by badsectoracula 5y ago
Even though most users aren't developers, the "Freedom" in Free Software is about user freedom not developer freedom (which is also a point that trips some developers who claim that licenses like MIT, zlib, etc are more free - they see it from the developer's side instead of the user's side).
You shouldn't need permission from a 3rd party to run any software on your own devices and especially you shouldn't need permission from a 3rd party to run software you or your friend made modifications to.
- dylan604 5y agoYes, but it's Apple we're talking about, so I'm moving past this part of the conversation. As a dev, you should want the least resistance to getting users running your code. If that means playing by the OS vendor's rules to get something signed that says "I'm not a crook", then that's what it takes. Should it? That's valid but beyond the scope of my comment and thought exercise.
- JohnFen 5y agoAs a dev, I also want to avoid supporting practices that I believe are harmful to my customers.
- dylan604 5y agoI applaud your stance. So now it comes down to knowing what your software is intended to do, and who is trying to use it. If your target audience doesn't line up with your stance on an open OS, then you have to make that decision of staying true to your position, or meeting your users where they operate. As they say "a leader with no followers is just a person taking a walk".