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

Tue Oct 12 22:54:02 CEST 2010

On Tuesday 12 October 2010 12:42:55 Marc Paré wrote:
+> 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.
+
+Like Ubuntu has been? :)
+
+I do see your point, though.
+
+-- 
+Anssi Hannula
+