https://bugzilla.rpmfusion.org/show_bug.cgi?id=6505
Petr Menšík <pemen...@fedoraproject.org> changed:
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--- Comment #15 from Petr Menšík <pemen...@fedoraproject.org> ---
(In reply to Julian Sikorski from comment #13)
> I do not think downloading a closed-source binary is too different to what
> steam client is doing.
Well, yes, I admit steam does something similar. But for steam it is obvious it
install another service and keeps it up-to-date.
Compare steam:
License : Steam License Agreement and MIT
...
URL : http://www.steampowered.com/
Summary : Installer for the Steam software distribution service
Description :
Steam is a software distribution service with an online store, automated
installation, automatic updates, achievements, SteamCloud synchronized savegame
and screenshot functionality, and many social features.
This package contains the installer for the Steam software distribution
service.
With dropbox package:
License : GPLv3+
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URL : https://www.dropbox.com
Summary : Client for Linux
Description :
Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across
your computers automatically.
I think this difference is very significant. One presents itself as mere
installer, the other one presents itself as a client. Installer is mentioned in
both steam summary and detailed description, unlike the dropbox package.
(In reply to leigh scott from comment #14)
> (In reply to Petr Menšík from comment #12)
> This is beyond the scope of the package review so ignore it.
> It is also the reason this package is nonfree.
I disagree. I think informing about what the package does at least briefly is
part of the package review. I know it is nonfree, not so strong rules are
needed here. But it should be obvious what the package does, why it is nonfree.
The package content is not a client to Dropbox service as it describes it. It
were not clear to me why it were nonfree. Now I understand it, but people
installing it should as well. Without looking into python script what it
actually does. I think words installer or laucher should be present, because it
describes what the dropbox package does.
Yes, it is not very different from steam. But it should describe itself a
similar way. Current state is misleading, maybe even deceiving.
Also steam has /usr/share/licenses/steam/steam_subscriber_agreement.txt with
some legal agreements before I start it. I think some kind of terms of service
would be nice for dropbox too. I am pretty sure downloaded dropbox binary is
not under any license specified in the License tag, but there is no document
mentioning my or their rights. Or even where do I find it.
I think including copy of https://www.dropbox.com/terms in %license tag might
be appropriate. It does not show the license before executing the downloaded
service, right? I did something like in my etlegacy installer for example.
Would make it pretty obvious why it is under nonfree. I think dropbox should be
asked to include legal terms in their dropbox-dist archive, it might be agreed
on before running their code on the first run. Should not bother next time of
course.
I cannot accept the package in current state, giving up this review. I admit I
tend to be strict with my reviews.
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