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Re: DSFG Explanation for non-free packages?



> Idea:  A file gets stuck in the /usr/doc/<package> of each non-free or
> contrib packages explaining exactly why the particular license of that
> package is in conflict with the DSFG.
<snip>
> I realize this message is pretty long, but I thought that this would be
> a good idea, both to educate people about what DSFG-free means, and
> about why some licenses are non-free.  Also, these exlanatory files
> would make it easier for people to realize if they might perhaps be in
> violation of a license themselves.  Just throwing it out for
> discussion.

I, personally, like the idea muchly. :>

> ted whalen
> lowly debian developer of the wm2 package.

I also, personally, use wm2 -- I love it! :> thanks to you, there's a
light, simple, fast wm available for the debian masses. You're not lowly,
not by any means. I hold you in the greatest respect. :>

-Kysh


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