Re: Debian Linux and Non-Free Packages.
On Mon, 23 Feb 1998, Graham Lillico +44 1785 248131 wrote:
> Could someone please explain the concept of Non-Free Packages please (i.e. Pine
> etc).
Take a look at /usr/doc/debian/FAQ/debian-faq.txt.gz in section 5.6.1
where this is explained.
> It is just that I don't understand why other distributions can include them in
> there official releases, where as debain can not.
Perhaps this is explained by reading their respective release notes carefully.
You can't legally publish a piece of software under a less restrictive
licence than that under which you obtained it.
Cheers,
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