[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >I disagree with the Opera thing.. not that it's a bad browser or anything, >but it is closed source... maybe an extra's cd filled with all closed >source code, but I don't think it should be mixed together. The beauty is >knowing I can do whatever I want with a standard 2 disc install and not >have to worry about violating patents or getting in trouble. THis is one >thing I admire about Debian. > AFAIK, this is the case with 8.2 - the standard download edition (2 or 3 CDs, depending one whether you want the /contrib stuff) is now completely Open Source (which is why there are still a few little things you may need to download after installation, like closed-source drivers). The last proprietary application in Mandrake was, I believe, Netscape 4.something, which has now been replaced by Mozilla. If you want the proprietary software as well, there's the PowerPack.
Sir Robin
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