On Wed, Sep 27, 2006 at 11:36:37AM +0200, Frederik Schueler wrote: > Hello, > > On Tue, Sep 26, 2006 at 04:02:11PM -0700, Steve Langasek wrote: > > As I mentioned previously, I don't think point 3. here is the compromise I > > would like to see. "Without further conditions" is so broad that it seems > > to even *require* us to include firmware in main that lacks any sort of > > proper distribution license. > > The intention is indeed to release the kernel as-is for Etch, postponing > the work which needs to be done in contacting vendors and upstream to > get relicensings and source disclosures until after the release. > > > And indeed, the upload of a completely > > unpruned 2.6.18 package to unstable suggests that this is not an accident of > > wording, but the actual view of the present kernel team. > > It is at least my actual view, the others should speak for themself.
>From your proposol: > 2. We acknowledge that there is a lot of progress in the kernel firmware > issue; however, it is not yet finally sorted out; So, what progress has been made? Kurt -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]