[Fsf-collab] Random thoughts...

[Jason Self]

Thorsten Alteholz asked:
> I understand that distributing non-free software is a problem. But why is 
> Debian non-free just by mentioning or linking to non-free-software?

Where did anyone say that Debian was non-free? The only thing I've seen is that
is doesn't satisfy the FSF's endorsement criteria, nothing more.

The article "Avoiding Ruinous Compromises" [1] might be appropriate here.
Perhaps the concern is that endorsing a distribution that
distributes/recommends/whatever proprietary software makes it seem as if that's
a legitimate activity? Especially if the FSF is officially recommending that
people use it?

[1] http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/compromise.html
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