Re: [gNewSense-users] Software with GPLv3+

[Sam Geeraerts]

eX_Shadow schreef:
> Hello, I am aware of 2 web browser and 1 mail client under GPLv3 +, I
> think it is important to promote these programs, they are dillo.org
> uzbl.org and claws-mail.org.
>
> Why don't replace Epiphany with Dillo? Evolution with Claws-Mail?
> I speak of the software installed by default.
>
> It is important promote the GPLv3+

Encouraging projects to adopt GPLv3 is a good idea. However, the 
importance of GPLv3 differs between projects. I don't think there's a 
pressing need for Web browsers and mail clients to move to it (apart 
from video codec implementations, maybe).

Other considerations are more important here. Dillo's security is 
incomplete [1] and it lacks features most users expect from a Web 
browser these days. Evolution is hard to get rid of in GNOME, I think, 
but still sucks on small resolutions like the Yeeloong's. Claws could be 
an alternative there, but the FSF have already expressed the wish to get 
Thunderbird running properly, because it's a popular and feature-rich 
mail client.

As Paul said: sending in patches (and/or very convincing arguments) 
helps to get things done.

I think upstream projects pay more attention to direct requests to 
upgrade their license than to distros trying to pressure them by 
changing the default applications. So if you want projects to change 
then please respectfully contact them about it.

[1] http://www.dillo.org/FAQ.html#q12