Client fork violates GPLv3

[cw-v]

Upon inspecting the activities of another app Kontalk is used in the names. The GPL v3 nor the source is present.

The GPL v3 should be present and access to the source also.

Steps to reproduce

1. Install https://www.ayoba.me/ayoba.apk
2. Open Activities Launcher
3. Select app, see Kontalk name present

The app forking Kontalk is the production of the major cellular network MTN.

[daniele-athome]

Thanks for reporting. That's really sad. I've contacted Ayoba, but I doubt there will be any response. The problem with open source licenses is that if you don't have a team of lawyers to back your rights, the GPL is toilet paper :-(

[tetris4]

We could report it via the play store as well if there is no response soon:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ayoba.ayoba&hl=en_US

[EchedelleLR]

Thanks for reporting. That's really sad. I've contacted Ayoba, but I doubt there will be any response. The problem with open source licenses is that if you don't have a team of lawyers to back your rights, the GPL is toilet paper :-(

I think you can contact to the FSF to get lawyers support.

[freddii]

seams to be common on apps from fdroid.
mediathekview/zapp#207