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[Jean-Yves Avenard]

On 19 April 2012 00:09, John Baab <rhpot1991 at ubuntu.com> wrote:
> If only there was another platform choice, where you can GPL your
> code, and don't have to pay an extortion fee to run your own code on
> your own hardware...

No one prevent you to make the source code of the application GPL and
distribute the application source code to whomever requests it...

It's technically against the GPL to publish it on the App Store, but
there are plenty of applications that way..
That an application is closed source is uniquely due to the author's
decision ; no need to blame a distribution medium such as the
AppStore.

As for recouping the development cost, I'm all for it.. there are
other way to do so, such as asking for donations.

Actually, in my experience in project like MythTV and otherwise
targeting a rather small enthusiastic community. You'll end up
receiving much more than you would selling an app for $3.