Re: Debian's Linux kernel continues to regress on freedom
On Wed, 2007-09-12 at 20:45 +0200, Roland Mas wrote:
> John Kelly, 2007-09-12 18:33:12 +0000 :
>
> > Again, if Debian's highly esteemed social contract is for the
> > benefit of users, then why not let users vote?
>
> We do, actually. Those users who do show interest in influencing the
> course of Debian by concrete actions rather than by mailing-list
> trolling are entitled to vote. Others aren't.
What counts as concrete actions?
>
> How do we know the difference? The criterion is known as the NM
> process. It's open to all.
NM.
Does this mean only packaging counts as "concrete actions"?
If packaging is the only 'concrete action' accepted, the idea that users
get a say *is* a joke.
karl.
>
> Roland.
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> Roland Mas
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