Re: DSFG Explanation for non-free packages?
> Wait, what part of 'documentation explaining why particular non-free
> and contrib packages conflict with the DSFG' do you not like? From
> your message, I have difficulty understanding what your objection is.
>
> We're not (or at least I wasn't) talking about a warning to be
> prominently displayed -- I'm talking about making information
> /available/ with each non-free or contrib package which explains how
> and why the software falls short of /Debian's/ definition of free
> software.
>
> Secondly, I would hope that part of the development process involves
> looking at the licenses of the libraries one is planning on using
> /before/ the project gets underway.
That's exactly my point, I myself always look into the copyright first.
This file (/usr/doc/copyright) already explains everything. I don't think
there is a need for an additional "warning" file.
Thanks.
Alex Y.
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