Re: [Gnu-darwin-distribution] GNU-Darwin: missing code in Darwin
Re: [Gnu-darwin-distribution] GNU-Darwin: missing code in Darwin
- Subject: Re: [Gnu-darwin-distribution] GNU-Darwin: missing code in Darwin
- From: email@hidden
- Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 10:39:00 -0400 (EDT)
>> > I would like to point out at this time that some developers (perhaps
>> > well-meaning) will again attempt to include code in free software
>> > applications which excludes darwin-only implementations in order to
>> > support Mac OS X.
>> >
>> > I don't understand.
For clarity purposes, We are asking for free software developers to
please write to the *nix core of Darwin, which is the Core OS for both
Mac OS X and GNU-Darwin OS. It is comprises parts from GNU, the BSD's,
MACH, plus Apple's substantial contributions to the free software
community. Be consistent with your philosophy and avoid linkage to
proprietary binaries, such as OpenGL and CoreAudio, except as required
in order to reach Apple users with the values of software freedom.
Under that principle, you should try to maintain compatibility with the
*nix core too, so that your code will be readily portable to new
platforms and usable by free-software-only aficionados.
GNU-Darwin OS is not an obsolete implementation of Darwin, or to be
superseded by Mac OS X. We are trying to lead users to freedom, not
away from it. By maintaining Darwin Core compatibility your code will
remain valuable as the marketplace and industry continues to evolve
(trust me here), particularly as DRM-related problems continue to come
forward. Of course, that means releasing your source code under a FOSS
licence, such as APSL. Darwin is a free and open source operating
system that is not going away, so try focus your coding on supporting
that instead of proprietary software.
Regards,
proclus
http://www.gnu-darwin.org/
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