PopMac

The guys behind App4Mac.com–makers of wKiosk, KidsBrowser and (distributors of) Mellel–are set to release a new venture called PopMac DVD. It looks to be a monthly (?) DVD release containing popular freeware, demoware, and the large Mac OS X updates. Aimed almost exclusively at people without a broadband connection, PopMac looks to be an interesting venture, if a bit expensive.

However, I've been under the impression for quite some time that Apple does not legally allow entities other than Apple to distribute Mac OS X updates. It's one of the reasons MacAddict doesn't release CD's anymore with their magazine (correct me if I'm wrong here; I haven't seen a MacAddict magazine in about two years). It also makes sense, from Apple's perspective. If anyone can release their updates via a distribution mechanism other than Software Update, what's to stop someone from modifying an updater to include spyware, adware, malware, viruses, or other nefarious modifications. I kinda doubt PopMac was able to score a license from Apple to distribute their OS updates, so I'm left wondering exactly how legitimate this venture is. It's not a bad idea, of course, I'm just wary. What do you think? Do any readers know precisely what Apple's policy is on the redistribution of Mac OS X and bundled software updates?

[via HardMac]