[Fsf-india] Re:distributions minus non-free
Khuzaima A. Lakdawala
klak@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in
05 Apr 2002 21:13:16 +0530
On 4 Apr 2002 08:03:32 -0000, "Kanti Jadia" <j_kanti@rediffmail.com> wrote:
> 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.
This would be a very nice service offered by our website. A
comprehensive list of non-free softwares in all "popular" GNU/Linux
distributions.
This could be yet another web-applet to which authenticated volunteers
could submit entries.
>
> 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.
> >
>
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Khuzaima A. Lakdawala