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Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Adding some scummvm game(s) to the "List of softwa
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John Sullivan |
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Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Adding some scummvm game(s) to the "List of software that does not respect the Free System Distribution Guidelines" |
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Thu, 8 Jun 2023 23:40:18 -0400 |
On Wed, Jun 07, 2023 at 05:24:03PM +0100, Felipe Sanches wrote:
> > "why does the distro make this program available? for what
> task is it useful?" - the only answer to give is: "it's only known use is
> for
> playing non-free games; but this distro has none of those available"
>
> Well... another valid reply could be:
> "It creates a runtime environment equivalent to the one that was used on
> those proprietary games, but you can use your creativity to program other
> games to run on that same kind of environment. The technical aspects of
> such runtime may lead to an interesting creative-coding challenge in which
> one can experience the quirks and limitations of the platform in which
> those games were originally developed. To some extent, it also has
> historical value, as it helps one to better grasp how game development
> worked in that era."
>
I agree, and removing the engine from distros seems like a great way to
make doubly sure people don't write any free games for it.
-john
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