From: Jason Beaudoin (jasonbeaudoingmail.com)
Date: Thu Dec 13 2007 - 17:54:14 CST

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> If OpenBSD's port tree would be stated to contain only (pointers to) free
> software, that is the current port tree would be split into a free port
> tree in the distribution and a non-free tree to download from some
> other site ready to drop into the free port tree. Then the distribution
> would be Stallman-kosher. With a not too huge effort.

nope. From what I am interpreting, the OS should not (in any way)
recommend non-free software. Recommendations would be in the form of
acknowledging (in any way) how to install/use non-free software on the
OS.

>
> If then the installation pages would have links to and explanation
> about the non-free part of the port tree, I do not know if that
> would render the whole distribution non-Stallman-kosher.
>

yes. again, from how I have interpreted his (distorted and often
twisted) writings.

>
> But if there is enough benefit for OpenBSD to be on Stallman's list
> of free operating systems, to do such a change, that is a
> completely different question.
>

personally.. I could care less about what he promotes and what he
doesn't.. and if individuals can't see through his garbage, that's too
bad. Stallman's influence, one way or the other, won't be stopping
OpenBSD's efforts.. not as I see it.

Regards,

~J

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