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Re: Possible draft non-free firmware option with SC change



Le Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 10:23:05AM +0200, Simon Josefsson a écrit :
> > However, I'm pointing out that Debian generally follows a different
> > tactic. And I don't think that it would be a good idea for Debian to
> > switch tactics.
> 
> Right, I agree, although my perception is that Debian is another
> lighthouse here, and that this is fine.  Debians' DFSG and the rejection
> of GFDL Invariant sections are ridiculed elsewhere much the same way the
> FSF's positions on non-free firmware is ridiculed here.  I happen to
> like these lighthouse properties of both Debian and the FSF, as it helps
> me navigate the free software sea.  I don't think FSF or Debian would
> have been as successful as they have been without these lighthouse
> properties.
> 
> I agree it doesn't make sense for either organization to change
> approach.  I do believe that what we are seeing in this vote, however,
> is that Debian _is_ changing tactics: rather than providing a 100% free
> Debian (guided by the DSC/DFSG) and using that as a tactic to change the
> world, Debian will (under A/E) provide a 99% free Debian.

This is how I feel too.

Cheers,
-- 
Bill. <ballombe@debian.org>

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