Re: NetBeans ITP [was Re: CDDL]
Hi,
On Sat, Dec 02, 2006, Tom Marble wrote:
> Once the the full JVM is available under GPL then running applications
> on top of it *are* compatible with any license as this was the specific
> rationale for adding the Classpath exception [1].
I think it can even go in "contrib" if it ends up being considered
free, which is the place for free software which requires non-free
software. It doesn't change a lot for the autobuilding of the Netbeans
package which is probably "arch: all", but it would mean it is in
Debian proper (the "non-free" section is not part of Debian, it's just
supported on a best-effort basis).
It sounds like you are not aware that Daniel Baumann already uploaded
Netbeans with "Section: contrib/devel" in the diff. You can watch
packages pending reviewal by the Debian Ftp Masters in the NEW queue
at:
<http://ftp-master.debian.org/new.html>
And Daniel Baumann explained he uploads all packages on his personal
repository as well, so you can check the .diff.gz of his proposed
package at:
<http://archive.daniel-baumann.ch/debian/packages/netbeans/5.5-1/>
(where you should find debian/control with the Section:)
Bye,
--
Loïc Minier <lool@dooz.org>
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