Re: Debian Policy based on the wrong technical assumptions
'Bruce Perens wrote:'
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>> Requiring a web server for reading documentation is overkill.
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>I don't think so. It's part of the price you _sometimes_ must pay if you
[Deletia]
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>I don't understand why so many people are made all hot by this topic.
Because no one has tried to accommodate all points of view to date. I
think we should have a non-commital policy until we reach consensus.
Here is my quick sketch (I'm some 2000 emails behind, so pardon my
cursory sketch):
Debian Policy is to provide documentation in html format, etc, etc.
The primary method Debian uses to display documentation is via a small
web server and browser.
However, we recognize that running a web server does not suit every
site policy. Hence Debian supports as an alternative using XYZ
browser(s) on the local filesystem.
I think we can support multiple independent approaches. Over time we
might choose one, but for now I'd prefer to see choices.
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