Re: A possible GFDL compromise

nt 5 and 6 of the DFSoftwareG. The section is here in order to protect an equal and free access to the documentation. (Maybe the objective is not clear in GFDL but this could be enhanced) Could you point me to the section of DFSG where you see that prohibi

Re: A possible GFDL compromise

NU GPL). The difficult point is here that DFSG is generic. Comparing both is difficult and prone to errors. Maybe a specific Debian Free Documentation Guideline is needed ? Maybe also some wording can be enhanced in the GFDL (like about '''''DRM

Re: A possible GFDL compromise: a proposal

same but they are small differences. [1] The vast majority of Gutenberg books are in public domain. So you are allowed to make a lot of thing with the books. -- -- Alexandre Dulaunoy (adulau) -- http://www.foo.be/ -- http://pgp.ael.be:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&

Software Patents Re: MP3 decoders' non-freeness

On Tue, 6 Aug 2002, Arnoud Galactus Engelfriet wrote: > Alexandre Dulaunoy wrote: > > Software Patent is legal in some countries (like US and Japan) and > > is illegal in Europe (in the article 52 of the Munich Convention). If you > > care about Software Patents, you s

Re: MP3 decoders' non-freeness

into consideration. Another point, asking for RF (Royalty Free) License to patenter is a real pain. It's difficult and often impossible. adulau -- Alexandre Dulaunoy http://www.foo.be/ AD993-RIPE http://www.ael.be/ "People who fight may lose. People who do not fight have already lost." - Bertolt Brecht

Re: Download of non-US illegal in US?

atents, it's really a pitty because the vast majority of Free Software could also move to NONUS. Forget patents for Software... This is a real pain. just .2 EUR, adulau -- Alexandre Dulaunoy -- http://www.foo.be/ 3B12 D

Re: license question ..

n use the DES package from the GNUTLS version (an openssl alternative under GNU GPL). http://www.gnu.org/software/gnutls/gnutls.html Hope this helps. adulau -- Alexandre Dulaunoy -- http://www.foo.be/ -- http://pgp.ael.be:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0

gnuplot license

. However it is not freeware in the sense that you would be allowed to distribute a modified version of your gnuplot freely. Please read and accept the Copyright file in your distribution. """ What is your opinion about that ? Thanks adulau -- --Alex

Re: The debate on Invariant sections (long)

fficial 'external' documentation. Just my .02 EUR, adulau -- -- Alexandre Dulaunoy (adulau) -- http://www.foo.be/ -- http://pgp.ael.be:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x44E6CBCD -- "Knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance