Bug#685321: Package nvclock talks about how binary (non-free) drivers are required for access

Grant H. sirgrant at member.fsf.org
Sun Aug 19 17:56:29 UTC 2012


Package: nvclock
Version: 0.8b4+cvs20100914-3
User: trisquel at trisquel.info
Usertags: trisquel libreplanet

Stefano Zacchiroli has called for a "Free-ness" assessment to work with
the FSF on getting Debian endorsed[1].  According to the Guidelines for
Free System Distributions a free system can't direct users to the use of
nonfree programs [2].

Three packages from the source "nvclock" indicate that non-free software
is required for some sort of access.  In their description they state: "
The official binary NVIDIA drivers are required for accesses other than
by root. "[3][4][5]

This language making nonfree software seem required should be omitted or
altered.

[1] http://lists.debian.org/debian-project/2012/07/msg00016.html
[2]
https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-system-distribution-guidelines.html#license-rules
[3] http://packages.debian.org/sid/nvclock
[4] http://packages.debian.org/sid/nvclock-gtk
[5] http://packages.debian.org/sid/nvclock-qt



More information about the pkg-nvidia-devel mailing list