Re: new after-boot config (long)
Chris Lawrence wrote:
> Debian makes available some software that does not meet the Debian
> Free Software Guidelines (in the "non-free" archive). Though this
> software is not part of Debian proper, it can be installed with apt.
> This software has limitations on its distribution, modification,
> and/or use. Examples of these programs include Netscape Navigator and
> Adobe Acrobat Reader. Some of these programs have free alternatives
> you may wish to investigate. Do you wish to make this software
> available for installation?
>
> Allow installing software from "non-free"? [n]
> ---
>
> This (a) mentions what non-free "buys" you; (b) mentions that these
> programs often have free alternatives; and (c) removes the implication
> that some non-free software will actually be installed if you answer
> yes (all it does is make it installable).
I like it except for explicitly mentioning netscape and adobe. I don't like
the idea of our system advertising non-free stuff prominently right after
the install like that..
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see shy jo
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