[Mageia-dev] Mageia repository sections, licenses, restrictions, firmware etc

Tue Oct 12 18:42:55 CEST 2010

Le 2010-10-12 12:21, Lucien-Henry Horvath a écrit :
+> Le 12/10/2010 18:19, Tux99 a écrit :
+>>
+>> I think Mageia should include as much multimedia codecs as possible,
+>> it the
+>> user's responsibility to know the laws of his/her country and if
+>> necessary
+>> uninstall anything unlicensed/illegal in his/her country.
+>>
+> Not only multimedia but drivers too ... in my humble personal opinion /
+> wishes.
+>
+
+Unfortunately, if this is done, I will no longer be able to install 
+legally any Mageia due to our laws. I think it is best if these are not 
+installed but let users know where to get them, mostly through PLF.
+
+When I install Mandriva Free for people, I will let them know where the 
+PLF repos are and the files needed and they install these themselves.
+
+If Mageia packages include unlicensed software and codecs, the Mageia 
+brand may be held legally responsible for marketing software in 
+countries where the laws do not permit this. I don't really think would 
+be a wise decision.
+
+Marc
+Canada
+
+