Re: Binary-only packages
On Tue, 4 Jun 1996, Sven Rudolph wrote:
> However when this contrib rule superseedes the non-free rule,
> programmes that aren't freely redistributable may appear in contrib
> because they are binary-only. This should be mentioned in the
> guidelines, and causes more work for CD-sellers.
I don't think it does (or should) supersceede the non-free rule. Non-free
is for programs (binary-only or not) that aren't freely-distributable
(i.e. can't be put on a CD that would be sold). Binary-only programs that
are freely distributable would then go into contrib. Correct?
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