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iCommune Retools Itself as Standalone Open Source App

Posted by pudge on from the mmmmmm-p3s dept.

Doctor Beavis writes "As noted previously, Apple ordered developer James Speth to return his iTunes software developer kit and to stop distributing the iCommune plug-in for iTunes. Today, CNET has a story with further details and developments. Speth said that he will honor Apple's request to stop distributing his software, but he will build the same features into a standalone application. The next version of iCommune will work with iTunes and potentially other digital music players and will use Rendezvous, Apple's implementation of a protocol for automatic discovery of network-connected devices. Speth also said that the new version will be Open Source under the GPL."

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  1. It just goes to prove... by gpinzone · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...most open source projects are created out of love, but many more, out of spite.

  2. I wish Apple Would Shut me Down... by skti · · Score: 5, Funny

    Man, getting Apple to shut you down, only to then recover is like the best thing that can happen as a developer. I wish they'd do it to me. All this publicity...

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    "When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won..." ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi
    1. Re:I wish Apple Would Shut me Down... by stratjakt · · Score: 5, Funny

      It's easy.

      Just write some software for OS/X.

      It's a rare enough occurance that publicity is guaranteed.

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      I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!!!!