Hello Ian, Ian Jackson wrote: > * Software in Debian should not communicate over the network except > - in order to, and as necessary to, perform their function > (which includes the established Debian software update > distribution infrastructure); or > - for other purposes with explicit permission from the user >
I, as a user, package maintainer and software developer, would consider the next two points more than enough (of course the usual wording is necessary). * The user _MUST_ be notified about any kind of 'phoning home' the package/software performs before it is done (letting the user quit/abort at this point). * The package/software SHOULD offer a way to disable the 'phoning home' code if it contains such kind of 'feature'. Of course it would be nice to ship a copy of the privacy policy and display it at the confirmation step. Sincerely, -- Atomo64 - Raphael Please avoid sending me Word, PowerPoint or Excel attachments. See http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
