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 want

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

2014-07-31 Thread Sam Hartman
Ian == Ian Jackson ijack...@chiark.greenend.org.uk 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.

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 think there is a third

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 http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=collab-maint/debian-ctte.git;a=blob;f=681419_free_non_free_dependencies/cjwatson_draft.txt;h=f07b7d1c25adeb69d113640b1a5a900923cc0621;hb=HEAD, I am unequivocally in favor of option A and