Alexandre Dulaunoy, 2003-09-21 17:40:11 +0200 : > So if you take the document from the Gutenberg[1] project, is it > software for you ? and you have to apply the rule of DFSG for the > books of Steven Levy or Victor Hugo ?
I would, and I believe the Debian project would, too. > Would you modify the various books ? Yes. I'd translate them for people not speaking the language. Or write simplified versions for children who do not understand complicated sentences. Or both at the same time (insert your favourite anti-USAns joke here). > A book is not software and this is not the same definition. The > freedom objectives are the same but they are small differences. And your point is? > [1] The vast majority of Gutenberg books are in public domain. So > you are allowed to make a lot of thing with the books. That's why these works would pass the DFSG criteria. Again: your point is? I don't see how the example of a public domain book brings useful and relevant information to the debate of whether GFDL documents are free enough to be in Debian. Roland. -- Roland Mas Ace of clubs? Let's see that. European Juggling Convention -- Svendborg, Denmark. http://ejc2003.dk
