[glug-t] Re: list of utility

Non-free software alert!

> Utility collection of library:
>      1.scilab
>      2.gnuplot
>      3.mysql,php,apache
>      4.alsa-drivers
>      5.oss-drivers
>      6.intel 845GLLy driver
>      7.acrobat reader for linux
>      8.jdk1.3 package for linux
>      9.alsa player(an mp3 player)
>      10.XML editor

Good effort Hemant. But, please note that packages 1, 7, and 8 are non-free
(free as in freedom).

* The license underwhich scilab is distributed prohibits commercial 
redistribution of scilab. Except for that you get the other freedoms. You can 
say that its partially free. Alternatives: octave, yorick, and many more.

* acrobat reader, havent used it or read the license. But my guesses are that 
it is not free(as in freedom). Alternatives: xpdf, gv

* jdk from sun is not free as in freedom.  Alternatives: gcj - gcc port to 
java, can compile java to byte code, or binaries.

Since ours is a GNU/Linux User Group, freedom comes first. Its better we dont 
promote non free software. What do u say?

- Vijay

Non-free* software sucks. - RMS
* 'free' as in
freedom.

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