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

Tue Oct 12 18:52:58 CEST 2010

+
+Quote: marc wrote on Tue, 12 October 2010 18:42
+> 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.
+
+How do you expect Mageia to verify each single package to make sure it
+complies with the laws in ALL countries of the world?
+Mageia should make sure that the packages comply with French law, but
+that's it.
+
+You can still install Mageia and then remove the packages that are
+problematic in your country, I very much doubt your laws are that
+draconian that you can't even do that.
+Mageia could include an option during install to exclude the well-known
+problematic packages from installation to make this easier for people that
+live in countries with restrictive laws.
+
+> 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.
+
+This is a major hassle for new/inexperienced users and IMHO should be
+avoided.
+
+> 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.
+
+This is nonsense, Mageia can only be held responsible in France based on
+French law (as long as Mageia isn't planning subsidiaries in outher
+countries, which IMHO is unlikely and completely unnecessary for a
+non-profit association).
+
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