Re: Debian Free Software (FSF) or Open Source? (was Re; non-cd...)
Marcus Brinkmann wrote:
>
> On Sat, Jun 27, 1998 at 10:36:57PM -0400, Kevin Atkinson wrote:
>
> > With the new Open Source movement I think it is time to reexamine your
> > true mission. If you want to create a pure GNU system than continue
> > what you are doing. However if you want to have an active role in the
> > Open Source movement--that Linus supports--than I see the debain
> > philosophy as a major roadblock if kept unchanged. Chances are more
> > major linux programs will use free (but not free to debian standards) to
> > accularate development.
>
> The "Open Source" Movement is using a definition of Open Source.
>
[snip]
> Debian philosophy is not a major roadblock but a
> "standard setting" mile stone.
Ok the policy is good as a standard setting mile stone but not for
creating the best distribution which is freely available.
>
> Please try to inform yourself about the facts. Indeed you are making
> yourself look like a fool a bit.
>
I know that, please see my post to Robert Havoc Pennington.
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