> It is not a matter of ostracizing anyone. We are glad that they use > GNOME, but we must not say we are entirely happy about them as long as > they contain non-free programs. >
But we are closely associated with these organizations. (Your original email said we should make sure we are not closely associated with them.) You're right about that, so I should clarify what I said. Accepting support and contributions of code from those companies is fine. Working closely with them on development of free software is good when it advances GNOME in general. What's a problem is if we are seen as endorsing non-free products. Thus, we should not express pride in these companies (in a general sense). Developing proprietary software is not just a foible -- it is the problem which GNOME exists to help solve. Yes, we can work with companies that distribute proprietary software, but we must avoid giving the impression we don't think that is bad. _______________________________________________ foundation-list mailing list foundation-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-list