gnubuntu (was Re: Recent Security vulnerability in Skype)

> I really like the idea! Who knows how much effort it will take? Is the
> current component scheme tight enough that gnubuntu would simply need
> restricted and multiverse trashed, or is it a bit more complicated than
> that?

there was a thread recently (on ubuntu-devel?) about vlc, and  if all
(or portion of) of the package should be in universe, and the rest in
multiverse.  I suspect some packages will be subject to debate
depending where you draw the ideological line.

Personally I think that if a group goes through the effort to create a
gnubuntu derivative, might as well go all the way and adopt a very
strong stance of this.  If individual users are unhappy, then they can
always use the normal Ubuntu without restricted/multiverse, or install
individual debatable packages from Ubuntu on top Gnubuntu.




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Daniel Robitaille