Re: [DS-discuss] Re: A nice guide to Debian GNU/Linux

[Ramanan Selvaratnam]

An update on the Deb Guide effort.

I got in touch with the project leader via Sarovar.

He explained (after browsing address@hidden mail archives)

-- currently there was some major restructuring of the whole guide
-- in  about two weeks it will shift its source base to Debian servers 
as the guide is now part of the DDP
-- there is still access to what is on Sarovar (but pointless meddling 
with it until the structure is clear)
-- he sees no problems with GPL so doesn't see why I should :-)

So it seems it is best to wait for the two weeks before starting out.
We might have to include GPL as also  an accepted licence in the project 
description.

[...]

> > Why is GPL a problem?
> >
> > Before the invent of GFDL it was common to use GPL for documentation.
> > I would personally prefer the GFDL here  as it is specifically made for 
> > protecting documentation but do not see why GPL is such problem.
> >
> >    
>
>
>         The GPL is a 'problem' because the license does not require you to
> credit the original author. This does not fit very well with the
> traditional sense of plagiarism. 
>
>         Hence, the GFDL.
>
>         IIRC, Debian considers the GFDL not to be Free Enough, because
> it requires you _not_ to remove the original contributors names.
>
>         I Am Not A Lawyer, but I don't see how the license affects the
> USAGE of the document. It only matters when you have to make changes,
> then IMHO its simpler to send the diffs to the original project rather
> than forking it.
>
>  

What I would like to add on is more detailed localisation guide (if not 
included in the restructure).
Any other suggestions ... please post them.

BTW: Do you need help with the webpages to describe the project better?

Best wishes,

Ramanan