Re: RFC: vrms -- virtual Richard M. Stallman
Hi, Goswin. Thank you very much for your reply.
On Nov 24 2005, Goswin von Brederlow wrote:
> I haven't used vrms in a long time so I can't remmeber how extensive
> it was. I'm sorry if this is already implemented.
It was (and still is) not much comprehensive, but it will slowly gain
functions according to my plans.
> I would like to have vrms not only report what non-free software is
> installed but also suggests free alternatives (if not already
> installed).
Nice. I already received some nice suggestions from Joost van Baal and
this is exactly the kind of feedback that I was looking for.
I will also change Debian GNU/Linux to Debian-based systems in the
description as it is obviously platform independent and can be used by
Debian/Hurd, as Joost correctly pointed me privately.
I have also seen that Ubuntu incorporated the package (with some slight
modifications that I committed already). I expect the list to grow, as
the package gains functionality and users report more non-free software.
And yes, I do intend to implement a way of knowing the contrib packages
on your system, but let's get this version that fixes a RC-bug into the
repository first.
> Maybe even include news/changelog updates on new versions of those (in
> case they finaly implement some missing feature).
The aim of the Debian project would be to have as much Free Software as
possible and I think that with proper recommendations, vrms can be a
good guide on that front.
Thank you very much for your replies. Again, it was exactly the kind of
feedback that I was looking for.
Thanks, Rogério Brito.
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