Re: rms on debian
On Sun, Aug 17, 2003 at 03:19:24PM -0400, Peter S Galbraith wrote:
> David Fokkema <dfokkema@ileos.nl> wrote:
>
> > > TRB: What about Debian GNU/Linux, which by default does not install any
> > > non-free software?
> > >
> > > RMS: Non-free programs are not officially considered "part of Debian",
> > > but Debian does distribute them. The Debian web site describes non-free
> > > programs, and their ftp server distributes them. That's why we don't
> > > have links to their site on www.gnu.org.
> > >
> > > GNU/LinEx is better because it does not distribute or recommend those
> > > programs.
> >
> > I don't know. I just installed vrms and checked my system:
> >
> > No non-free packages installed on sirius! rms would be proud.
>
> Until we actually go ahead and move GFDL'ed manual's to non-free.
> Then, ironically, `virtual RMS' will complain that you have non-free FSF
> manuals installed! :-)
>
> I wish RMS was as concerned about free documentation as he is about free
> software.
Could you elaborate a bit on that? What's the problem with the GNU
_Free_ Documentation License?
David
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