On 06/11/15 04:40 PM, Richard Stallman wrote: > > That's true. The program's developers, or others, can put it in the > Google store if they wish. > > My point is that the GNOME Foundation should not do so.
So your point is that it would be better that the app appear on the store to come from Random J Hacker that most of the users might not have heard of, rather than a trusted organisation like the GNOME Foundation. Opening the door to Joe Criminal to publish a similar app that would have a malicious impact (stealing personal information, spying, etc.). That is rather disconcerting. While we can disagree with the model of the app store as a gatekeeper, and the non-freedom side of it, it surely is better to ensure that model is not used maliciously against efforts towards Software Freedom. I am all supportive of the GNOME Foundation is the foundation decide to publish Free Software applications on any app store to try to promote Software Freedom. Hub _______________________________________________ foundation-list mailing list foundation-list@gnome.org https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-list
