Re: Debian Free Software (FSF) or Open Source? (was Re; non-cd...)
Hi,
>>"Kevin" == Kevin Atkinson <kevina@clark.net> writes:
Kevin> With the new Open Source movement I think it is time to
Kevin> reexamine your true mission. If you want to create a pure GNU
Kevin> system than continue what you are doing. However if you want
Kevin> to have an active role in the Open Source movement--that Linus
Kevin> supports--than I see the debain philosophy as a major
Kevin> roadblock if kept unchanged. Chances are more major linux
Kevin> programs will use free (but not free to debian standards) to
Kevin> accularate development.
I see you have no clue about what you are talking about. Read
the open source statement. Read the DFSG. Tell us what you
find substantiatively different. Jeeze.
Kevin> What it really boils down to is what movement Debian wishes to support.
Please read the social contract before you speak on this any
further, itrshall save evryones time.
Kevin> So which one does Debian which to support FSF or Open Source? I really
Kevin> hope it is Open Source...
The open source statement is a copy of the DFSG. So really,
the open source peole are following debians lead here.
Talk to me again when you have read up on all this.
manoj
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