Re: Suggestion for FAQ on Website. (was: KDE: a plan how to solve that)
On Sat, 29 Jan 2000, Christian said,
> Hello Wichert
>
> > However, that was making the second step before the first. Also note that
> > I personally can't follow Debian's argumentation why there is even a problem.
> > But thats probably the reason I am studying computer science instead of law,
> > and so for me it's probably better to continue developing on KDE instead
> > of spending time on license discussions. ;)
>
> May I propose you (as DPL) to put a page on our Website that contains
> a little FAQ about why we don't ship KDE?
>
> I remember that I once saw such a statement in form of a press release
> but since many people ask us developers for the reasons regarding KDE
> it would be good if their was a static note.
>
> At least it seems to me that this (boring?) discussion starts every
> couple of months because their are only a couple of people who really
> knows/understands *ALL* of the related paragraphs and possible
> conclusions.
>
I believe this to be a good suggestion. It would also provide a common easily
accessible reference for the KDE folks if they wish to change their licensing
so as to be included in Debian.
IMHO, not only is it important for Debian to be conservative in their reading
of the GPL, but also to explain to the rest of the community why our
interpretation is different. (How else will they learn why they are so wrong.)
-ptw
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