[free-software-melb] android google apps

2012-04-23 Thread Brian May
Hello, There seem to be more and more places distributing these apps without any legal consequences, has Google's restrictive licensing restrictions changed? Perhaps in ice cream sandwich? Or maybe Google have stopped caring about infringements? e.g.

Re: [free-software-melb] android google apps

2012-04-23 Thread Chris Samuel
On 24/04/12 09:52, Brian May wrote: So wondering what the story is? If Google had changed the licensing, I would have expected to see more about this. I wouldn't expect to hear anything from Google on this, they have a reputation for not saying anything about anything. :-( This includes when

Re: [free-software-melb] Follow-up and minutes from last night's meeting

2012-04-23 Thread Ben Finney
Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au writes: Am a bit confused here - does this mean it is not possible to distribute iOS apps outside Apple's market? Some people have said yes, others have said no. You may be getting inconsistent answers because the question is vague. What do you mean by

Re: [free-software-melb] Follow-up and minutes from last night's meeting

2012-04-23 Thread Brian May
On 24 April 2012 14:59, Ben Finney ben+freesoftw...@benfinney.id.au wrote: You may be getting inconsistent answers because the question is vague. What do you mean by “possible”? I meant is it possible to distribute apps you create yourself, and allow other people to install them on their