[goldmar]

CocoaSplit is GPL. Hence, the developer has to release the source code or risk getting sued. I'm looking forward to the OpenSource version of Duet :-)

[jsprogrammer]

Doesn't the developer only need to release the source to someone who has purchased (obtained) and used the application, if they ask?

[icebraining]

They must release the source to anyone they give a copy of the binaries, which - since the software is free - is anyone who goes to their website and clicks "download."

[vertex-four]

It's not as simple as "if they ask" - if you choose not to distribute the source code with the binary or provide it for download, you must explicitly provide a written offer valid for 3 years for the source code.

[jsprogrammer]

Does including the license in the distribution satisfy the requirement?

[vertex-four]

I wouldn't think so (you'd need wording like "I agree to distribute source code to you on request to <address>"), but I doubt it's been challenged - it's an obscure use case of the GPL.

[icebraining]

Not that obscure; lots of hardware vendors use Linux in their routers/TVs/tablets/phones/etc and distribute the sources separately. In fact, every manufacturer of Android phones should have such an offer included with their device.

[akerl_]

Have they done that?

[jsprogrammer]

No idea. Have no idea what this software does, why anyone would find it useful, or who is using it.