Re: linphone, still free?

[Lorenzo L. Ancora]

>>>>> This issue seems to be about the android version I haven't found any 
>>>>> information about this binary library being used in the desktop version.
>>>> Can users of the free versions chat, audio-call or video-call with users 
>>>> of the non-free binary?
>>> It seems reasonable that they can.
>> By reasonable, do you also mean acceptable when it happens without the user 
>> knowing? What could be the ethical and safety implications?
> Do you mean if I chat/audio/video from my computer with a free version of 
> Linphone to a user on an android device with the nonfree version of Linphone

Mr. Siewicz may not be done yet and I don't like putting pressure, so let's say 
"from any free version to any non-free version, regardless of the platform".
Then, we are calling the component non-free but I'm optimistic the source code 
will be easily found around and it is really a non-issue. A good light thing to 
discuss right about before Xmas.🎄


> I should be responsible for the other's use of nonfree software?

The answer would likely be "it depends on the context and on who you are" but 
this is a philosophical can of worms which we are in no hurry to open right 
now: luckily the thread subject is the Linphone project, not its userbase.😌

I'll reformulate the questions more explicitly, sorry in advance for the 
verbosity.
❔ Would you consider the project responsible if the user of the libre version 
unknowingly includes a non-free client in a conversation?
❔ What could be the ethical and safety implications of not warning the free 
user that this is happening? (so the free user can at least prevent or close 
the conversation)


> I would simply make them aware of the nonfree software they are using and 
> suggest they find a free software solution

Initially, I tought the same simple solution, but I noticed a pitfall: how do 
you know if your interlocutor(s) are using a non-free version?
If there is no warning message before the communication is established, you may 
not be able to do so.

〜Lorenzo