So here is an interesting copyright question to ponder: are we allowed to redistribute binaries of open source software that have been compiled and signed by Apple?
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you can't create this binary with only the sources though, you also need a code signing certificate which is not covered by an open source license
You can create the *binary* (as in the text section) with only the sources; only the binary code as in the processor opcodes and data is covered by copyright. Digital signatures and keys are not copyrightable AIUI.
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All the lawsuits and legal claims around encryption keys are largely based on DMCA anti-circumvention provisions, which is a whole different ballgame (and doesn't really apply here); but IANAL :)
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Odd question, can you recompile python from source to get the exact same binary section? Or are they using non-detetministic compilation?
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Just thinking if you can reproduce the same build from open source, then the derivative work would only be the signature?
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