Bug#681419: Alternative dependencies on non-free packages in main: counterargument

2014-07-31 Thread Sam Hartman
> "Ian" == Ian Jackson writes: Ian> And from a practical point of view, I would prefer to make a Ian> choice that significantly eases collaboration with the GNU Ian> Project to one that slightly eases collaboration with Ian> proprietary software vendors. The more interesting

Bug#681419: Alternative dependencies on non-free packages in main: counterargument

2014-07-31 Thread Ian Jackson
I wrote: > In particular, I think Steve's example is one where we should > certainly not compromise our principles just because some proprietary > software distributors are being uncooperative. Our political > opponents, with whom we are making a practical compromise, are giving > those of us who

Bug#681419: Alternative dependencies on non-free packages in main: counterargument

2014-06-25 Thread Ian Jackson
Steve Langasek writes ("Bug#681419: Alternative dependencies on non-free packages in main: counterargument"): > Sorry for the delays in writing this up. ... > I believe the *spirit* of the policy requirement is twofold: I won't repeat myself too much, but as I have said I t

Bug#681419: Alternative dependencies on non-free packages in main: counterargument

2014-04-24 Thread Steve Langasek
Sorry for the delays in writing this up. Of the two options presented at , I am unequivocally in favor of option A and