[cc-licenses] Subject: Re: Version 3.0 - List Discussion Responses
Terry Hancock
hancock at anansispaceworks.com
Tue Sep 26 21:55:29 EDT 2006
Terry Hancock wrote:
> Clearly, no
> pure Debian system can have this property (because only a non-free
> package can actually implement the DRM -- although, in principle,
> that "package" might be firmware).
I probably should retract that. I was thinking of GPLv3, but of course,
it is possible to implement legally-enforceable DRM/TPM under other free
licenses.
Still, it's a strong claim to argue that Debian is arguing "for DRM
lock-in": that is a gross oversimplification and a smear. They are,
rather, arguing for the absence of technological usage restrictions on
the end user. They are, quite specifically and pointedly, against *any*
form of "lock-in", DRM or otherwise.
--
Terry Hancock (hancock at AnansiSpaceworks.com)
Anansi Spaceworks http://www.AnansiSpaceworks.com
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