On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 08:54:16AM +0200, Petter Reinholdtsen wrote: > [Josselin Mouette] > > Sorry but I have to object to a project that is based on non-free > > software. Especially when we have free and superior packages in the > > archive that provide similar functionality. > Objection noted, and it is of course accepted and understood that you > do not help out with this project. I do on the other hand expect you > to not create hurdles for the student to allow the student to be as > productive as possible. Although it seems this isn't actually non-free software, I find your response here inappropriate because it implies developers have no right to object to a GSoC project done in Debian's name that involves non-free software. We absolutely do - I share Josselin's position that GSoC should never be used to benefit projects depending on non-free software in Debian's name. This runs counter to the shared values that define Debian itself, and would be a misappropriation of Debian's reputation. -- Steve Langasek Give me a lever long enough and a Free OS Debian Developer to set it on, and I can move the world. Ubuntu Developer http://www.debian.org/ slangasek@ubuntu.com vorlon@debian.org
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