[Michael Meskes] > So why is Java su much more important than all other packages in NEW?
One metric could be the popularity-contest score. Looking at <URL:http://popcon.debian.org/unknown/by_vote> to see what packages are in common use by our packages while being missing in the debian archive show java in the lead together with mplayer and other media-related stuff. Based on those numbers I conclude that Java is important to our users. Based on my involvement in Debian Edu, I know Java is important to the schools we try to move over to free software, and together with a Flash player are one of the important pieces free software are missing to provide a complete solution for schools. But getting non-free Java is only easing the situation (less maintenance as more people will work on the packages), it isn't solving it. And I work with Debian Java to solve it, and will provide SUN Java to the schools until the point where a free alternative exist that will fulfill the needs of the schools. Friendly, -- Petter Reinholdtsen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
