Hi Shea, >> - pkgs is a database of free software packages that can be installed >> with the Nix package manager. > > Will proprietary or non-GPL'd software be allowed to be packaged in > free-nix? Or, what do you mean by the 'free' in free-nix?
personally, I believe everything that *can* be packaged in free-nix *should* be packaged in free-nix. However, that is exactly the kind of decision to be taken in a vote of majority. If the majority of community members feels that we should not package non-free software (according to some definition), then that's how it's going to be. Generally speaking, I'd like the "free" in free-nix to signify that the project is open for everyone, that there is a low barrier for new contributors to make an impact, and that everything that's going on is transparent. But that's just a vague notion I have. What it means, really, will be decided in the social contract we'll create. Take care, Peter _______________________________________________ nix-dev mailing list [email protected] http://lists.science.uu.nl/mailman/listinfo/nix-dev
