On Sun, Aug 17, 2003 at 12:18:08AM -0400, Kevin Mark wrote: > http://www.ofb.biz/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=260 > <snip>
> TRB: What about Debian GNU/Linux, which by default does not install any > non-free software? > > RMS: Non-free programs are not officially considered "part of Debian", > but Debian does distribute them. The Debian web site describes non-free > programs, and their ftp server distributes them. That's why we don't > have links to their site on www.gnu.org. > > GNU/LinEx is better because it does not distribute or recommend those > programs. > ----------------------------------------------------------- > So now that Debian is 10, RMS changes to another distro? What's up? > -K I don't know. I just installed vrms and checked my system: No non-free packages installed on sirius! rms would be proud. I don't really know what RMS is talking about. Just that it is _possible_ to install non-free software makes Debian a lesser distro? I don't know about GNU/LinEx, but I _do_ know that Debian has some technical advantages that can't be dismissed on ethical grounds like: 'Well, it _is_ possible to install it, right? No, worse. It is even packaged for/by Debian.' David -- Happy Birthday, Debian! August 16, 1993 http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/print/4959/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
