Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support> writes: > Yes, it is common sense that in GNU project we do not steer users > towards proprietary systems. > > This means that in GNU software, mailing lists and chat, and websites, > we do not point to proprietary systems as non-free programs are > injustice, and we shall not bring users to position to give up their > freedom. > > Applying the Free Software Criteria - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation: > https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/applying-free-sw-criteria.en.html > > People are free to discuss anything, but as it is GNU project, those > who are aware may ask and wonder why is proprietary software endorsed > or referenced on GNU mailing lists.
I am mostly using https://www.gnu.org/prep/standards/standards.html as a reference here: >> You should not refer to AT&T’s web site if that recommends AT&T’s >> non-free software packages; you should not refer to a page p that >> links to AT&T’s site presenting it as a place to get some non-free >> program, because that part of the page p itself recommends and >> legitimizes the non-free program. >> >> However, if p contains a link to AT&T’s web site for some other >> purpose (such as long-distance telephone service), that is no reason >> you should not link to p. So, we may link to non-free software, but only for the purposes other than encouraging to use it. This is a tricky distinction to master though. In your interpretation that we are going to promote using that non-free software, you are right. But I viewed the discussion differently. [The reality is probably that it was too early to conclude about where the discussion will go; and it deviated towards FSF philosophy :) ] -- Ihor Radchenko // yantar92, Org mode contributor, Learn more about Org mode at <https://orgmode.org/>. Support Org development at <https://liberapay.com/org-mode>, or support my work at <https://liberapay.com/yantar92>
