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I don't like the way you've framed the debate. As I said below, the reason you aren't allowed to publish applications containing GPL'd source code in the Apple
by aorth 11y ago
I don't like the way you've framed the debate. As I said below, the reason you aren't allowed to publish applications containing GPL'd source code in the Apple Store isn't because the GPL forbids it, it's because Apple forbids it; they have an unnatural hatred for the GPL.
Whether you like copyleft licenses or not is irrelevant. They are the wishes of the person who developed the original code.
- johncolanduoni 11y agoThat's not entirely true. They forbid using other people's code licensed under the GPL because it is not possible to meet its conditions[1]. Basically, they don't want to deal with the possible resulting copyright lawsuit. If you own the copyright to all the code used in your app, then there is no issue. [1]: http://apple.stackexchange.com/a/59495/101602 http://apple.stackexchange.com/a/59495/101602