Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Adding some scummvm game(s) to the "List of software that does not respect the Free System Distribution Guidelines"

[Richard Stallman]

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  > > Is there an actively maintained _libre_ replacement for ScummVM?

  > I don't see the point of having a libre replacement for ScummVM unless
  > there is free software that can run in it.

I agree.  I would not suggest pwople write one.  But I still ask the
question:

  > > Is there an actively maintained _libre_ replacement for ScummVM?

because IF one ALREADY exists, that MIGHT make a difference.  Do you
know the answer?

  > If the goal is to have games/programs similar to what runs inside
  > ScummVM we likely have alternatives to it (that are not drop in
  > replacements). 

That could be a useful goal.

  > Renpy seems to be a game engine aimed at similar kind of
  > programs/games. 

  > It probably has a lot of nonfree games made for it too but it also has
  > free games/programs (like the renpy tutorial) and it has information on
  > how to make your own game/program too.

Renpy is much better as a free package, in freedom terms, than
ScummVM.  Thus, I am thinking of saying, "Forget about ScummVM,
use Rempy instead."

  > The downside is that it runs on less operating systems than ScummVM[1].

Are people still portinmg Rempy?


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