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Re: NonGNU ELPA rules regarding nonfree software
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Richard Stallman |
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Re: NonGNU ELPA rules regarding nonfree software |
Date: |
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:35:19 -0400 |
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> Thanks, done. It looks like this case is not a violation
> according to the standards refrence node
> <https://www.gnu.org/prep/standards/html_node/References.html#References>
> because the nonfree programs are well known, people who don't use
> the nonfree programs are not likely to use them because of the
> package,
That seems conclusive.
and people who use the nonfree programs can use the free
> program that is the package.
I don't understand that last bit, but I think the conclusion is valid.
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