Re: [GNU-linux-libre] [gnu.org #1308285] add uruk gnu/linux to free list

[John Sullivan]

The Webmaster README is correct:

> Links to free GNU/Linux distributions

> Suggestions for links to GNU/Linux distributions should be handled like this:

>     The requestors should be the primary developers of the distro, not
>     just users. If they are users, thank them and ask them to contact
>     the developers in case they want to be listed.
    
>     Briefly check that the distro is a feasible candidate: they should
>     have a clear policy of only including free software, and it should
>     be reasonably apparent how to get the sources and what packages are
>     included. If these things are not present, talk to the requestor
>     about it (politely).
    
>     If there are no glaring problems, ask the requestors to request an
>     endorsement from the dedicated mailing list
>     <address@hidden>. They should include a description of
>     their new distro, a link to their home page, and any other useful
>     info. Our ticket should then be resolved.
    
>     FYI: the gnu-linux-libre list will take over from there. In essence,
>     they will review it in detail for meeting our criteria, and if all
>     seems good, pass it on to the FSF licensing person for final
>     approval.

> In any event, webmasters should never simply add new distros that are
> said to be free to our list. FSF licensing and RMS must explicitly
> approve any addition

GNU webmasters have been very helpful in the past on this, and we'd 
appreciate the same process being used going forward. 

-john

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