[libreplanet-discuss] Free Software on apple Store

[mark]

Hi,

   I was thinking about GPL software not being allowed on the iphone 
store, in particular games. It seems to me that it should be fairly easy 
to make an app with a license compatible with these tos which could 
download and install GPL software from another website. Perhaps the app 
could be available elsewhere under the GPL. Would this be a great way to 
spread free software? Would Super Tux Kart turn into the killer app that 
makes everyone everywhere finally demand freedom with their software? Or 
would it just end up like a new tivoization, the latest trick to get 
around the GPl?

   If there may be some merit to this idea, I would be curious about 
what license might be appropriate. Could the LGPL be used on the iphone 
store? Is there another that might work? Would the FSF be interested in 
making a special version of the GPL for this kind of situation?

Sincerely,

Mark