On 4 Apr 2002 08:03:32 -0000, "Kanti Jadia" j_kanti@rediffmail.com wrote:

Hi, Instead of rebuilding the packages,which takes its own time(thinking of redistributing),the simpler approach would be to list all non-free/commercial software from the distribution and publish the same.

This would be a very nice service offered by our website. A comprehensive list of non-free softwares in all "popular" GNU/Linux distributions.

This could be yet another web-applet to which authenticated volunteers could submit entries.

In this manner you do not stop them(offer freedom) to choose whichever distribution they like, but highlight that the following packages are non-free/commertial and that they should avoid its use.

Kanti.

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Hi, I was wondering if the various "Linux" distributions could be repacked/rebuilt only with free software and make them Debian GNU/Linux. Mandrake, RedHat, Slackware, etc. come with some non-free software here and there. Instead of asking everyone to use Debian GNU/Linux, can we free such popular distrbutions. If the non-free is stripped can they still be called what they do + GNU/Linux. That way we get Mandrake GNU/Linux, RedHat GNU/Linux and Slackware GNU/Linux. Is it ok to play with their names. Or will it be wise to call them Unofficial Mandrake GNU/Linux, Unofficial Slackware GNU/Linux. Any thoughts ?

Regards, Vinay Pawar, Pune.

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