Re: Free software
On 25/01/12 21:24, Stayvoid wrote:
>> The main branch is only free software...
There are three repositories - you need "main" to build an OS
Main is all libre
Additionally you may select "contrib" and "non-free".
> Are you sure about that?
Debian has a legal test:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debian_Free_Software_Guidelines#debian-legal_tests_for_DFSG_compliance
Please read the Debian Social Contract on the main site:-
debian.org
Where a lot people have spent a lot of time preparing answers to your
questions :-)
You can read more about Debian's Free Software policies:-
http://www.spi-inc.org/
> How to check that?
Use a script:-
http://romanrm.ru/en/librian
> Where can I look through the package's license?
Select the package here:-
http://packages.debian.org/search?
By clicking on the version of the package you're interested in you'll be
taken to a page which will have a link on the right-hand side for the
license information.
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> King regards.
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By default the installer selects the libre (main) repository - if you so
desire you may select additional repositories.
Debian is about choices.
Cheers
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