On Tue, 30 Sep 2003, Fedor Zuev wrote: >>Maybe neither, both or firmware. I don't really know what you mean. > > Is DFSG extends to cases when program distributed deep inside a > consumer electronics (like a clocks, telephones, VCR, etc.)? If we start distributing clocks (xclock), telephones (asterisk|bayonne), and VCRs (xine) then the program inside would have to be free under the DFSG or distributed in non-free. Since everything that we distribute in Debian (the distribution) is considered to be software (and we don't distribute hardware for reasons of practicality) I fail to see what your line of questioning is driving at. If you really feel that we should consider parts of Debian to not be covered under the DFSG, you need to find a DD who feels the same way and propose a well worded GR to -project to change the social contract and DFSG to reflect that wording and understanding. Until that point, this whole discussion is well nigh meaningless.[1] [I'd suggest reading Wittgenstien's _Blue Book_ instead.] Don Armstrong 1: Which makes one wonder why I'm even bothering to respond. -- My spelling ability, or rather the lack thereof, is one of the wonders of the modern world. http://www.donarmstrong.com http://www.anylevel.com http://rzlab.ucr.edu
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