I noticed a few non-blacklisted packages that contain PDF files with embedded non-free fonts. As FSDG applies to fonts too [1], I'd like to start (or continue some old) discussion about the issue and ways to resolve it.
For example, FontForge can be used to find embedded fonts in PDF file in question. Open the file and select a font from the list if there are a few of them, then go to Element - Font Info. There's a Copyright field, and also TTF Names section where License string may be available (with full text on click on the string). Using the above method I found that packages libreoffice-fresh, ghostscript, and fontforge itself appear to have non-free fonts embedded in their PDF files. It's not clear if there are other affected packages, but it looks quite likely. In case of libreoffice-fresh, Times New Roman font is embedded. Path to PDF file, and license text from the embedded font can be found in the attachment. If this is a valid issue, then it looks like it affects other FSF-approved distro(s). I did a quick check of LibreOffice PDF in Trisquel, and was able to find that font too. [1] https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-system-distribution-guidelines.en.html#license-rules
/usr/lib/libreoffice/share/xpdfimport/xpdfimport_err.pdf NOTIFICATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT This typeface is the property of Monotype Typography and its use by you is covered under the terms of a license agreement. You have obtained this typeface software either directly from Monotype or together with software distributed by one of Monotype's licensees. This software is a valuable asset of Monotype. Unless you have entered into a specific license agreement granting you additional rights, your use of this software is limited to your workstation for your own publishing use. You may not copy or distribute this software. If you have any question concerning your rights you should review the license agreement you received with the software or contact Monotype for a copy of the license agreement. Monotype can be contacted at: USA - (847) 718-0400 UK - 01144 01737 765959 http://www.monotype.com
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