On 12 October 2010 18:52, Tux99 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Quote: marc wrote on Tue, 12 October 2010 18:42 >> Unfortunately, if this is done, I will no longer be able to install >> legally any Mageia due to our laws. I think it is best if these are not >> >> installed but let users know where to get them, mostly through PLF. > > How do you expect Mageia to verify each single package to make sure it > complies with the laws in ALL countries of the world? > Mageia should make sure that the packages comply with French law, but > that's it. >
How do you think packages were done in Mandriva (and other distros) all those years? > You can still install Mageia and then remove the packages that are > problematic in your country, I very much doubt your laws are that > draconian that you can't even do that. > Mageia could include an option during install to exclude the well-known > problematic packages from installation to make this easier for people that > live in countries with restrictive laws. > >> When I install Mandriva Free for people, I will let them know where the >> >> PLF repos are and the files needed and they install these themselves. > > This is a major hassle for new/inexperienced users and IMHO should be > avoided. > >> If Mageia packages include unlicensed software and codecs, the Mageia >> brand may be held legally responsible for marketing software in >> countries where the laws do not permit this. > > This is nonsense, Mageia can only be held responsible in France based on > French law (as long as Mageia isn't planning subsidiaries in outher > countries, which IMHO is unlikely and completely unnecessary for a > non-profit association). > Sure, Mageia won't be held responsible, only the users deploying it in other countries where those laws apply. You also have to bear in mind school/university labs, companies.. etc. -- Ahmad Samir
