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

Tue Oct 12 18:54:32 CEST 2010

  Le 12/10/2010 18:42, Marc Paré a écrit :
+>
+> 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
+>
+The problem with a modification of packages with PLF post an initial 
+install is that we are not absolutely sure to clean/drop/definitively 
+destroy the "patent compliant packages" ... the dependencies between rpm 
+are in cause.
+
+I have not done the count, but often it is not possible for me to 
+uninstall certain packages because after installation they come in the 
+dependencies of others. But the unique reason of presence is not because 
+they are usefull, but only this binding dependencies.
+
+
+I think now to a sort of option to choice just at the beginning of first 
+install. A question like : "Do you need patent free packages or want you 
+cool packages" ?
+- If response 1 : Mageia install only the legal compliances packages,
+- if 2 ... the legal packages are not installed and we have the easy to 
+use package for easy to use OS (VLC with DVD for example, nvidia drivers).
+With that, all the world is satisfied ;-)
+
+Is it possible ?
+
+