Re: Re: Re: Re: Debian, Iceweasle, Firefox!
Paul Johnson wrote:
> Angelo Bertolli wrote:
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>> Paul Johnson wrote:
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>>> Angelo Bertolli wrote:
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>>>> I'm not clear on why Firefox couldn't be put in non-free though. (I
>>>> just figured it was for upgrades.)
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>>> Why put something in non-free if trivial changes to the name and artwork
>>> makes it free?
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>> No, I mean a non-free firefox package in addition to iceweasel.
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>
> I understand that is what you intended, though I think my question is still
> valid even in that circumstance. Why put something in non-free if a
> trivial change makes it free?
>
Because some users may want to use the canonical Firefox. And it may
solve some arguments. Anyway, as long as it's in non-free, why not as
long as someone is willing to do it? Although I'll admit, even though
it's very little effort, it's a bit more effort than it's worth when you
can just download Firefox off the website.
Angelo
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