Activity log for bug #370675

Date Who What changed Old value New value Message
2009-05-02 04:00:07 Javier Jardón bug added bug
2009-05-02 04:00:41 Javier Jardón tags needs-packaging
2009-05-02 22:55:08 Brian Murray ubuntu: importance Undecided Wishlist
2009-11-01 15:05:41 Vanryu ubuntu: assignee Vanryu (jpkaniefsky)
2009-11-01 16:53:28 Vanryu ubuntu: status New In Progress
2010-06-16 06:19:45 Kẏra bug task added debian
2010-06-16 06:20:13 Kẏra bug added subscriber Danny Piccirillo
2010-06-17 19:29:34 Michael Nagel bug added subscriber Michael Nagel
2010-07-26 14:56:06 Kẏra bug task added linux-libre
2010-07-26 15:41:21 Kẏra summary [needs-packaging] Linux Libre kernel No easy way to have a fully free install
2010-07-26 15:41:23 Kẏra description Linux, the kernel developed and distributed by Linus Torvalds et al, contains non-Free Software, i.e., software that does not respect your essential freedoms, and it induces you to install additional non-Free Software that it doesn't contain. Linux-libre is a project to maintain and publish 100% Free distributions of Linux, suitable for use in Free System Distributions, removing software that is included without source code, with obfuscated or obscured source code, under non-Free Software licenses, that do not permit you to change the software so that it does what you wish, and that induces or requires you to install additional pieces of non-Free Software. For more information: http://www.fsfla.org/svnwiki/selibre/linux-libre/index.en URL: http://www.linux-libre.fsfla.org/pub/linux-libre/releases/ License: GPL Contrary to popular belief, the Linux kernel from kernel.org is not free software. It not only recommends non-free software but also actually contains it (i.e., software that does not respect your essential freedoms). Because of this, the default install contains non-free software. Here are some links with more info and lists of the non-free software in the kernel: http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/gnu_linux_and_freedom_nonfree_software_hidden_in_your_linux_distribution http://libresoft.es/Members/herraiz/blog/linux-is-not-free-software http://manulix.wikidot.com/kernel-blobs http://groups.fsf.org/wiki/List_of_software_that_does_not_respect_the_Free_System_Distribution_Guidelines The mainline kernel does not meet the stricter Free System Distribution Guidelines, nor the Debian Free Software Guidelines, or even the promise made in Ubuntu's Philosophy. Even if by default, some non-free software is included or recommended, there should, at the very least, be a reasonably easy way to choose to have a fully free installation. Ubuntu even has a free software only option available...which still contains binary blobs! http://www.gnu.org/distros/free-system-distribution-guidelines.html http://www.debian.org/social_contract#guidelines http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/our-philosophy Non-free software has been in the mainline kernel for some time, so until (and if) that is fixed, the Linux-libre kernel has already done the work of maintaining of fully free kernel which is used in a number of free GNU/Linux distros. Linux-libre is a project to maintain and publish 100% Free distributions of Linux, suitable for use in Free System Distributions, removing software that is included without source code, with obfuscated or obscured source code, under non-Free Software licenses, that do not permit you to change the software so that it does what you wish, and that induces or requires you to install additional pieces of non-free software. Ideally, the default kernel should be free, but otherwise a fully free kernel should be supported. http://www.fsfla.org/svnwiki/selibre/linux-libre/
2010-07-26 15:49:14 Kẏra description Contrary to popular belief, the Linux kernel from kernel.org is not free software. It not only recommends non-free software but also actually contains it (i.e., software that does not respect your essential freedoms). Because of this, the default install contains non-free software. Here are some links with more info and lists of the non-free software in the kernel: http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/gnu_linux_and_freedom_nonfree_software_hidden_in_your_linux_distribution http://libresoft.es/Members/herraiz/blog/linux-is-not-free-software http://manulix.wikidot.com/kernel-blobs http://groups.fsf.org/wiki/List_of_software_that_does_not_respect_the_Free_System_Distribution_Guidelines The mainline kernel does not meet the stricter Free System Distribution Guidelines, nor the Debian Free Software Guidelines, or even the promise made in Ubuntu's Philosophy. Even if by default, some non-free software is included or recommended, there should, at the very least, be a reasonably easy way to choose to have a fully free installation. Ubuntu even has a free software only option available...which still contains binary blobs! http://www.gnu.org/distros/free-system-distribution-guidelines.html http://www.debian.org/social_contract#guidelines http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/our-philosophy Non-free software has been in the mainline kernel for some time, so until (and if) that is fixed, the Linux-libre kernel has already done the work of maintaining of fully free kernel which is used in a number of free GNU/Linux distros. Linux-libre is a project to maintain and publish 100% Free distributions of Linux, suitable for use in Free System Distributions, removing software that is included without source code, with obfuscated or obscured source code, under non-Free Software licenses, that do not permit you to change the software so that it does what you wish, and that induces or requires you to install additional pieces of non-free software. Ideally, the default kernel should be free, but otherwise a fully free kernel should be supported. http://www.fsfla.org/svnwiki/selibre/linux-libre/ Contrary to popular belief, the Linux kernel from kernel.org is not free software. It not only recommends non-free software but also actually contains it (i.e., software that does not respect your essential freedoms). Because of this, the default install contains non-free software. Here are some links with more info and lists of the non-free software in the kernel: http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/gnu_linux_and_freedom_nonfree_software_hidden_in_your_linux_distribution http://libresoft.es/Members/herraiz/blog/linux-is-not-free-software http://manulix.wikidot.com/kernel-blobs http://groups.fsf.org/wiki/List_of_software_that_does_not_respect_the_Free_System_Distribution_Guidelines The mainline kernel does not meet the stricter Free System Distribution Guidelines, nor the Debian Free Software Guidelines, or even the promise made in Ubuntu's Philosophy. Even if by default, some non-free software is included or recommended, there should, at the very least, be a reasonably easy way to choose to have a fully free installation. Modifying the existing kernel is another option-- whichever makes more sense as long as a fully free install is, at the very least, possible. Ubuntu even has a free software only option available...which still contains binary blobs! http://www.gnu.org/distros/free-system-distribution-guidelines.html http://www.debian.org/social_contract#guidelines http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/our-philosophy Non-free software has been in the mainline kernel for some time, so until (and if) that is fixed, the Linux-libre kernel has already done the work of maintaining of fully free kernel which is used in a number of free GNU/Linux distros. Linux-libre is a project to maintain and publish 100% Free distributions of Linux, suitable for use in Free System Distributions, removing software that is included without source code, with obfuscated or obscured source code, under non-Free Software licenses, that do not permit you to change the software so that it does what you wish, and that induces or requires you to install additional pieces of non-free software. Ideally, the default kernel should be free, but otherwise a fully free kernel should be supported. http://www.fsfla.org/svnwiki/selibre/linux-libre/
2010-07-26 17:39:38 Kẏra linux-libre: assignee Linux Libre Packages (linux-libre)
2010-07-26 17:40:31 Mind Booster Noori bug added subscriber Mind Booster Noori
2010-07-28 16:44:53 Konstantinos Togias bug added subscriber Konstantinos Togias
2010-08-06 16:14:51 RussianNeuroMancer bug added subscriber RussianNeuroMancer
2010-08-07 03:01:45 RussianNeuroMancer nominated for series Ubuntu Maverick
2010-08-07 04:04:04 Kẏra bug watch added http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=592047
2010-08-07 04:04:04 Kẏra debian: importance Undecided Unknown
2010-08-07 04:04:04 Kẏra debian: status New Unknown
2010-08-07 04:04:04 Kẏra debian: remote watch Debian Bug tracker #592047
2010-08-18 20:34:17 Michael Nagel removed subscriber Michael Nagel
2010-10-11 19:49:31 Bug Watch Updater debian: status Unknown New
2011-05-05 10:18:02 Volodya tags needs-packaging blob needs-packaging
2012-01-07 01:16:33 Kẏra bug task added fedora
2012-05-01 13:49:20 Kẏra bug watch added https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=817828
2012-05-01 13:49:20 Kẏra fedora: importance Undecided Unknown
2012-05-01 13:49:20 Kẏra fedora: status New Unknown
2012-05-01 13:49:20 Kẏra fedora: remote watch Red Hat Bugzilla #817828
2012-05-18 13:10:41 David Ayers bug added subscriber David Ayers
2012-11-10 18:36:01 snd linux-libre: status New In Progress
2012-11-10 18:36:06 snd linux-libre: importance Undecided Critical
2012-11-10 19:28:35 Jason ubuntu: assignee Vanryu (jpkaniefsky) Linux Libre Packages (linux-libre)
2016-08-14 20:02:34 Bug Watch Updater debian: status New Fix Released
2016-08-14 20:46:22 RussianNeuroMancer removed subscriber RussianNeuroMancer
2017-10-28 05:27:00 Bug Watch Updater fedora: status Unknown Won't Fix
2017-10-28 05:27:00 Bug Watch Updater fedora: importance Unknown Medium