On 2003-09-14, Thomas Bushnell, BSG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Perhaps people who aren't native English speakers have learned the > wrong definitions?
I think it's safe to say that even native English speakers may differ on the definition of software, so speaking of "wrong definitions" is probably not helpful. However, in this case: a) There is no sensible alternative definition that I have seen proposed (and no other grounds for judging non-programs within Debian); b) Bruce Perens, the principle author of the DFSG, has clarified that it was intended to apply to everything on a Debian CD. So I think it's clear which definition is controlling here. There are clear ways to change the situation: start a discusion on debian-project, followed by a GR. I find it strange that this issue continue to comes up on debian-legal, which is clearly not the place to discuss changing the DFSG, or deciding which bits on the CDs the DFSG should apply to. Peace, Dylan Thurston