On Mon, Feb 26, 2007 at 11:58:09PM +0100, Diego Biurrun wrote: > Andrea, I just knew you had it coming when you labeled something as > DFSG-free when it was in no way related to the DFSG ... > > On Mon, Feb 26, 2007 at 09:39:33PM +0100, Robert Millan wrote: > > > > I think this line is self-explanatory: > > > > ifeq ($(DFSG),) > > DEB_BUILD_CONFIGURE += --disable-mpdvdkit --enable-dvdread > > --disable-mencoder > > endif > > > > :-) > > This line is in no way self-explanatory. Labeling the condition as DFSG > is unfortunate and very very misleading. Both MEncoder and libdvdcss > are perfectly free-in-every-sense-of-the-word GPLed programs. > > libdvdcss is not in Debian because of the FUD surrounding DVD decryption > software, MEncoder is not in Debian because some people get queasy about > encoding software. None of this, however, is related to the DFSG in any > way, much less does it go contrary to the DFSG.
Has this been discussed on debian-legal ? (Adding mencoder, not adding mplayer. I *know* everything about adding mplayer was discussed at its time) -- Robert Millan My spam trap is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note: this address is only intended for spam harvesters. Writing to it will get you added to my black list. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
