[tex-live] free software, DFSG

[Sebastian Rahtz]

Karl Berry wrote:
>     in "open source" world, but Karl is reminding me that TeX Live is
>     actually in "free software" world, and that I am applying the wrong 
>     criteria.
> 
> Are you talking about the (stupid, IMHO) official open source "mark"?

stupid it may be, but it is the sort of thing that gets 
written into contracts. indeed, I am writing a document 
myself recommending that as a strategy. if it aint on the 
OSI list, it aint "open source" in this government world.

be glad. government is doing open source. but they need 
formal bodies to approve things.
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