I have been reading this debate with interest, and am confused on one key point.
RMS wrote: > Ututo and gNewSense have the policy not to include non-free programs, > not even in a ports system. According to http://www.gnewsense.org/Main/Features, "Universe enabled by default" Does selecting Ubuntu "Universe" category for packages include Main and Restricted? If so, Restricted is non-free software, per http://www.ubuntu.com/community/ubuntustory/components

