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Re: [Savannah-hackers] submission of GNU FreeMedia - savannah.gnu.org
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Loic Dachary |
Subject: |
Re: [Savannah-hackers] submission of GNU FreeMedia - savannah.gnu.org |
Date: |
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:03:00 +0200 |
Hi,
Unless I'm mistaken, your project is not yet part of the GNU project.
Would you mind registering it again without the GNU prefix ? Using the GNU
prefix for non GNU project is taking a risk to confuse people and it is
best to avoid this.
Thanks for your understanding,
address@hidden writes:
>
> A package was submitted to savannah.gnu.org
> This mail was sent to address@hidden, address@hidden
>
>
> Adam F. Smith <address@hidden> described the package as follows:
> License: gpl
> Other License:
> Package: GNU FreeMedia
> System name: gnufreemedia
> Type: GNU
>
> Description:
> GNU FreeMedia Project
>
> In participating in the indymedia.org project, I have found there to be
> critical flaws caused by reliance upon unix/linux software which will
> hamstring the growth and prosperity of the independent media movement
> worldwide. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately start the process to
> create software using the GNU Hurd OS.
>
> This software would be capable of transmitting text, pictures, and
> audio/video feeds to users. It would not require the organizational
> hierarchies currently required in the current model in order for media
> providers to distribute their content to their audience. It would be
> designed with delivery of news and public affairs content in mind
>
> This project is in pre-Alpha planning stages.
>
> Other Software Required:
> The GNU Hurd OS, primarily coded in C,
>
> Other Comments:
> Planning/Pre Alpha
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