Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Incoming Distros at libreplanet

[Sam Geeraerts]

Karl Goetz wrote:
> On Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:56:34 GMT
> address@hidden (Karl Berry) wrote:
>
> > No, FSF/GNU definitely do not (and can not) have the review process
> > covered.  This has been a problem since day one of the free distro
> > list.
>
> > distros.  It seems now that no definite procedure has been
> > established. So let's establish one, ok?  Coordinating through the
> > Incoming_distros page seems as good as any, to me.
>
> I'm willing to help work on a procedure, but i'm not sure what would be
> involved - some form of check to see it matches all the free
> distribution guidelines, but then what? check for known freedom issues?
> lurk in the community to look for recommendations of proprietary
> software? something else?

Something like:
* Check source availability.
* Check developer activity.
* Check NONFSDG issues (and maybe sample some of Debian non-free or 
other usual suspect packages) in installed instance and bug tracker.
* If unreported issue found, report a but and follow up on promptness.
* Skim website and provided documentation.
* Skim mailing list/forum, lurk on IRC/XMPP.
* Report and discuss findings.

(Hm, I hope gNewSense won't get scratched off the list. ;) )

Like probably many here, I don't have much time to do this, though I 
hope to make an effort. If the Parabola CD that I burnt a few days ago 
doesn't get buried under a pile of paper, I might check it out.