Re: Non-free software and GNOME

[Rob Brown-Bayliss <on_the_net clear net nz>]

On Sat, 2001-10-20 at 00:05, Christian Schaller wrote:

> Some weeks ago we got a mail from Richard Stallman asking that we stop
> all mentions of non-free software in the GNOME summaries. The background
> for the request was that we had mentioned the beta of Star Office some
> time back.

Well, I reckon if (in some dark and twisted reality) Microsoft came out
and released a Gnome Office it should be in the summary (and Gnotices)
as this is what it's about.

I like that you have asked for our opinion.  I think we need to be
careful with the "S/He who does it decides".  It's a nice idea, and
should be encouraged in individual projects, but when it comes to a
Policy type decision then it's a bit different.  

It looks like most people feel that the balance the two of you have
achieved is good.  That must feel good too I guess :o)

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  Rob Brown-Bayliss
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