I propose the following extra requirement for non-free and contrib packages:
A package which is non-free must contain a file /usr/doc/<package>/README.non-free (or one of its dependencies must contain a relevant such file). This file must contain either: 1. A copy of an electronic mail message received by the package maintainer from the copyright holder(s) denying a request to make the package DFSG-free. Package maintainers should usually use a standard request for this, which is at [INSERT URL/FILENAME]. The request must have stated that the response will be made public, and must also be included in the file. or 2. A description by the package maintainer of their unsuccessful attempts to communicate with the original author to get a response to the request above. If the author's email address is believed to be known this must include at least two emails sent at intervals of at least one month. A package which is contrib must contain a file /usr/doc/<package>/README.contrib-only which describes the reasons for the package's placement in contrib. Ian. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
