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From: | Ramanan Selvaratnam |
Subject: | Re: [DS-discuss] A nice guide to Debian GNU/Linux |
Date: | Wed, 27 Aug 2003 17:41:53 +0100 |
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demo @schools couldnt definitely use the stuff bcoz it is licensed under gpl
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.
One thing I know is that *some* Debian zealots consider the GFDL to be non free when compared to Debian's native documentation licence. Maybe adoption of ther GPL defuses any tension related such wrong views displayed within the Debian community.i thought that gnu fdl is more appropriate for docs rather than gpl. i dont know the intracacies thou
Please refer to <http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/install> for another example.BTW, this document could be hyperlinked clearly from the book in question for completeness.
The book does not seem to have been updated for some time. A lot more could be added on to this skeleton. Maybe address@hidden could revive the development of this book ...if so I will be happy to participate.[...]How is that book? It is under GPL. So address@hidden can make use of itHands-on Guide to the Debian GNU Operating System Author : Davor Ocelic <docelic/@/linux.hr> URL : http://debguide.sarovar.org/
Regards, Ramanan
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