Bug#384223: powermanga-data: non-free data included in the package

Roberto Gordo Saez roberto.gordo at gmail.com
Tue Aug 22 18:52:38 UTC 2006


Package: powermanga-data
Version: 0.80-3
Severity: serious
Justification: Policy 2.1

There are no information on where data files came from, but at least one
of the included files appears to be non-free:

/usr/share/games/powermanga/sounds/bonus4.wav

The following strings are included in the file:

 "Windows 95 Utopia Sound Scheme"
 "1995 Microsoft Corporation"
 "Utopia Question"

It is one of the Windows standard sounds. It is not free (and also non
distributable at all, not even on non-free section).

Origin from all other data files (sound, music, graphics...) should be
clarified, since they can be in the same situation. Upstream authors
should include information stating whether data is made from scratch or
based on other sources.

It is always a good idea to add some information on origin of artwork
and tools used. When data is based on other free sources, credits and a
pointer to the proper license should be given. When data is based on
non-free (or unlicensed) sources, obviously can't be distributed by
Debian and need to be replaced. And when data is created from scratch, a
short notice is appreciated to make it clear.




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