Under Apache 2 and/or GPL V2 anyone can take your application, install
it on a device they manufacture and distribute _unmodifiable_ copies
of it. Essentially stripping the end user of their freedom to
upgrade, modify and improve it. The GPL V2 is still an improvement
over the Apache2 license IMHO because it provides a practice referred
to as Copyleft. Copyleft essentially ensures that everyone receiving
a copy of your application has the following freedoms:
* Freedom to run the software as you wish
* Freedom to study the source code and change it to meet your
needs.
* Freedom to help your neighbor: distribute copies
* Freedom to contribute to your community: distribute copies of
your modified versions.
The GPL V3 ensures the same freedoms, but does so more effectively by
preventing loopholes like Tivoisation.
On Apr 1, 3:49 am, Peli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Steven,
>
> I read your post, but it was not completely obvious to me what exactly
> you wanted to point out:
> * Why should developers use GPL v3 rather than GPL v2?
> or
> * Why should developers use GPL rather than Apache 2 license?
>
> And what could potentially happen if developers choose the Apache 2
> license instead of GPL v3? Since I'm part of an open source project,
> I'd be highly interested in the main motivations behind your
> suggestion.
>
> from your blog:
> "So if you release your application under other open source licenses
> (including GPL V2), services providers and device manufactures have no
> legal obligation to allow unsigned/modified versions of you
> application to run on their devices. They can just take your
> application and your freedom along with it."
>
> What does this mean? Do they have the legal obligation to allow your
> application if one uses GPL v3? I'm not sure I follow your point here
> completely...
>
> Peli
>
> On Apr 1, 8:45 am, Zach Hobbs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > I second that! GPL v2 or v3 will help keep the community thriving.
>
> > --
>
> > Zach Hobbs
> > HelloAndroid.com
> > Android OS news, tutorials, downloads
>
> > On Monday 31 March 2008 23:55:22 Steve918 wrote:
>
> > > I recently published a post discussing reasons why GPL V3 is the
> > > obvious choice for Android Developers. Comments would be greatly
> > > appreciated.
>
> > >http://steven.bitsetters.com/articles/2008/03/31/keeping-googles-andr...
> > >nest/
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