MJ Ray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > However, gNewSense and debian have different approaches to freedom > because apparently FSF considers only programs to be software (so does > not apply the same definition of freedom to ebooks, for example)
Not precise. It is true that the GPL was written with primarily software in mind, but: "The GNU GPL can be used for general data which is not software, as long as one can determine what the definition of “source code” refers to in the particular case. ... " ref: http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/index_html The difference between the FSF and Debian in my opinion there stems from the fact that they have completely different roles in our community. The FSF is a "producer" of licenses. Debian is a "consumer" of licenses. Finally, I'd like to ask: Is there actually a problem between the FSF and Debian that this thread is discussing? If there isn't total agreement between the FSF and Debian, is that even a bad thing? Is it enough of a bad thing considering other threats to the freedoms of people who use computers today? -- "Cut your own wood and it will warm you twice" _______________________________________________ gNewSense-users mailing list [email protected] http://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnewsense-users
