[Fsf-india] Re:distributions minus non-free

[Kanti Jadia]

Hi,
Instead of rebuilding the packages,which takes its own 
time(thinking of redistributing),the simpler approach would be to 
list all non-free/commercial software from the distribution and 
publish the same.

In this manner you do not stop them(offer freedom) to choose 
whichever distribution they like, but highlight that the following 
packages are non-free/commertial and that they should avoid its 
use.

Kanti.
>  Hi,
>  I was wondering if the various "Linux" distributions
>  could be repacked/rebuilt only with free software and
>  make them Debian GNU/Linux.
>  Mandrake, RedHat, Slackware, etc. come with some non-free
>  software here and there. Instead of asking everyone to
>  use Debian GNU/Linux, can we free such popular distrbutions.
>  If the non-free is stripped can they still be called
>  what they do + GNU/Linux.
>  That way we get Mandrake GNU/Linux, RedHat GNU/Linux and
>  Slackware GNU/Linux. Is it ok to play with their names.
>  Or will it be wise to call them Unofficial Mandrake 
>GNU/Linux,
>  Unofficial Slackware GNU/Linux.
>  Any thoughts ?
>
>  Regards,
>  Vinay Pawar,
>  Pune.
>