Re: rms on debian

[Peter S Galbraith <p.galbraith@globetrotter.net>]

David Fokkema <dfokkema@ileos.nl> wrote:

> >  TRB: What about Debian GNU/Linux, which by default does not install any
> > non-free software?
> > 
> >  RMS: Non-free programs are not officially considered "part of Debian",
> > but Debian does distribute them. The Debian web site describes non-free
> > programs, and their ftp server distributes them. That's why we don't
> > have links to their site on www.gnu.org. 
> > 
> >  GNU/LinEx is better because it does not distribute or recommend those
> > programs. 
> 
> I don't know. I just installed vrms and checked my system:
> 
> No non-free packages installed on sirius!  rms would be proud.

Until we actually go ahead and move GFDL'ed manual's to non-free.
Then, ironically, `virtual RMS' will complain that you have non-free FSF
manuals installed!  :-)

I wish RMS was as concerned about free documentation as he is about free
software.

Peter