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Checking for packages that don't follow the guidelines is an important part of checking the distribution, but not the only one.  The [[Free System Distribution Checklist]] offers concrete ways to check a distribution's compliance with the other guidelines.  It's a newer resource, so please consider contributing there if you can.
 
Checking for packages that don't follow the guidelines is an important part of checking the distribution, but not the only one.  The [[Free System Distribution Checklist]] offers concrete ways to check a distribution's compliance with the other guidelines.  It's a newer resource, so please consider contributing there if you can.
  
=== Anything to PostScript (Perl version) ===
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=== Anything to PostScript (Perl version) ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Perl implementation of Anything to PostScript.
 
|D= Perl implementation of Anything to PostScript.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== ACE ===
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=== ACE ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= An object oriented programming toolkit in C++.
 
|D= An object oriented programming toolkit in C++.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== AcetoneISO ===
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=== AcetoneISO ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Application to mount and manage CD and DVD images.
 
|D= Application to mount and manage CD and DVD images.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== aee ===
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=== aee ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= An easy to use screen-based editor
 
|D= An easy to use screen-based editor
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}}
 
}}
  
=== afio ===
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=== afio ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= afio manipulates groups of files, copying them within or between filesystems and an afio archive.
 
|D= afio manipulates groups of files, copying them within or between filesystems and an afio archive.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== app-install-data-commercial ===
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=== app-install-data-commercial ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= 3rd party proprietary software supplied by Canonical.
 
|D= 3rd party proprietary software supplied by Canonical.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== apt ===
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=== apt ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D=  
 
|D=  
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}}
 
}}
  
=== Audacious plugins ===
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=== Audacious plugins ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Plugins for the Audacious audio player.
 
|D= Plugins for the Audacious audio player.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== Ax25-apps ===
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=== Ax25-apps ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Applications for hamradio protocol AX.25.
 
|D= Applications for hamradio protocol AX.25.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== Ax25pyd ===
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=== Ax25pyd ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= AX.25 traffic analyzer, dumper and spy daemon.
 
|D= AX.25 traffic analyzer, dumper and spy daemon.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== Axiom ===
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=== Axiom ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= General purpose computer algebra system.
 
|D= General purpose computer algebra system.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== b43-fwcutter ===
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=== b43-fwcutter ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Management utility for non-free firmware (contrib)
 
|D= Management utility for non-free firmware (contrib)
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}}
 
}}
  
=== bcm43xx-fwcutter ===
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=== bcm43xx-fwcutter ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Management utility for non-free firmware (contrib)
 
|D= Management utility for non-free firmware (contrib)
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}}
 
}}
  
=== blobwars, starfighter, viruskiller, blobandconquer ===
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=== blobwars, starfighter, viruskiller, blobandconquer ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Games by Parallel realities.
 
|D= Games by Parallel realities.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== bnetd ===
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=== bnetd ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Gaming server that emulates Battle.net®
 
|D= Gaming server that emulates Battle.net®
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}}
 
}}
  
=== boinc / boinc-app-seti ===
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=== boinc / boinc-app-seti ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D=
 
|D=
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}}
 
}}
  
=== chromium-browser ===
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=== chromium-browser ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Freed version of googles Chrome Web browser
 
|D= Freed version of googles Chrome Web browser
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}}
 
}}
  
=== cia-clients ===
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=== cia-clients ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= scripts to talk to the CIA commit service.
 
|D= scripts to talk to the CIA commit service.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== command-not-found ===
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=== command-not-found ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= command-not-found is the program suggesting what package to install if one tries to execute a non-installed application in a shell.
 
|D= command-not-found is the program suggesting what package to install if one tries to execute a non-installed application in a shell.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== cracklib2 ===
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=== cracklib2 ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= pro-active password checker library
 
|D= pro-active password checker library
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}}
 
}}
  
=== d4x ===
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=== d4x ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Graphical file downloader
 
|D= Graphical file downloader
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}}
 
}}
  
=== debian-installer ===
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=== debian-installer ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Debian installer
 
|D= Debian installer
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}}
 
}}
  
=== debian-reference ===
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=== debian-reference ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Documentation for using the Debian system
 
|D= Documentation for using the Debian system
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}}
 
}}
  
=== dosbox ===
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=== dosbox ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= DOS compatible virtual machine.
 
|D= DOS compatible virtual machine.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== dosemu ===
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=== dosemu ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= DOS emulator.
 
|D= DOS emulator.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== ee ===
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=== ee ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= An "easy editor" for novices and compuphobics
 
|D= An "easy editor" for novices and compuphobics
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}}
 
}}
  
=== envyng-core, envyng-gtk, envyng-qt ===
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=== envyng-core, envyng-gtk, envyng-qt ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Install the ATI or the NVIDIA driver
 
|D= Install the ATI or the NVIDIA driver
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}}
 
}}
  
=== firefox ===
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=== firefox ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Web browser
 
|D= Web browser
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}}
 
}}
  
=== fpc ===
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=== fpc ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Free Pascal compiler.
 
|D= Free Pascal compiler.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== Free Abuse Extensions ===
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=== Free Abuse Extensions ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Levels and graphics for Abuse.
 
|D= Levels and graphics for Abuse.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== freedoom ===
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=== freedoom ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= free game.
 
|D= free game.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== galeon ===
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=== galeon ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= gnome Web browser
 
|D= gnome Web browser
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}}
 
}}
  
=== gkrellm-snmp ===
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=== gkrellm-snmp ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= snmp plug-in for GKrellM
 
|D= snmp plug-in for GKrellM
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}}
 
}}
  
=== GPL Ghostscript CMap data files ===
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=== GPL Ghostscript CMap data files ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Adobe CMap files for handling CJKV fonts.
 
|D= Adobe CMap files for handling CJKV fonts.
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}}
 
}}
  
=== gnome-app-install ===
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=== gnome-app-install ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Browse and install software packages
 
|D= Browse and install software packages
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}}
 
}}
  
=== gstreamer0.10-pitfdll ===
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=== gstreamer0.10-pitfdll ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= GStreamer loader for DLL codecs (contrib)
 
|D= GStreamer loader for DLL codecs (contrib)
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|P= DLL codecs are nonfree
 
|P= DLL codecs are nonfree
 
|F= Remove program/package
 
|F= Remove program/package
|R= [http://ronald.bitfreak.net/pitfdll.php PitfDLL Homepage: Author explains why program was discontinued and why native free software implementations is the solution]
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|R= [http://ronald.bitfreak.net/pitfdll.php PitfDLL Homepage: Author explains why development was discontinued and why native free software implementations is the solution]
 
|C= [http://changelogs.ubuntu.com/changelogs/pool/universe/g/gstreamer0.10-pitfdll/gstreamer0.10-pitfdll_0.9.1.1+cvs20080215-1ubuntu2/copyright gstreamer0.10-pitfdll copyright file]
 
|C= [http://changelogs.ubuntu.com/changelogs/pool/universe/g/gstreamer0.10-pitfdll/gstreamer0.10-pitfdll_0.9.1.1+cvs20080215-1ubuntu2/copyright gstreamer0.10-pitfdll copyright file]
 
|PN= gstreamer0.10-pitfdll
 
|PN= gstreamer0.10-pitfdll
 
}}
 
}}
  
=== helix-player ===
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=== helix-player ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Media player
 
|D= Media player
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}}
 
}}
  
=== iceape ===
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=== iceape ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Iceape Internet Suite browser
 
|D= Iceape Internet Suite browser
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}}
 
}}
  
=== iceweasel ===
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=== iceweasel ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Browser based on Mozilla technology
 
|D= Browser based on Mozilla technology
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}}
 
}}
  
=== ipw2100, ipw2200, ipw2915, ipw3945 ===
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=== ipw2100, ipw2200, ipw2915, ipw3945 ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Drivers and firmware for Intel wireless hardware
 
|D= Drivers and firmware for Intel wireless hardware
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|D= generic event handler for HAL events
 
|D= generic event handler for HAL events
 
|H= http://ivman.sourceforge.net/
 
|H= http://ivman.sourceforge.net/
|P= Concerns about [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=208737#c18 how dual-licensing was done].  Project is also [http://ivman.sourceforge.net/ orphaned].
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|P= Concerns about [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=208737#c18 how dual-licensing was done].  Project is also [http://ivman.sourceforge.net/ not being maintained].
 
|F= Remove program/package
 
|F= Remove program/package
 
|R= [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=208737#c18  Red Hat GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #208737, Review Request: ivman - Generic handler for HAL events (comment #18)]
 
|R= [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=208737#c18  Red Hat GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #208737, Review Request: ivman - Generic handler for HAL events (comment #18)]
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|C= [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/k/kdenetwork/kdenetwork_4.7.4-0ubuntu0.1+5.5trisquel1/copyright kdenetwork copyright file]
 
|C= [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/k/kdenetwork/kdenetwork_4.7.4-0ubuntu0.1+5.5trisquel1/copyright kdenetwork copyright file]
 
|PN= kdenetwork
 
|PN= kdenetwork
}}
 
 
=== libberkeleydb-perl ===
 
{{package
 
|D= allow access to Berkeley DB databases as if they were normal Perl hash tables
 
|H= http://search.cpan.org/dist/BerkeleyDB/
 
|P= MT19937 implementation is non-free
 
|F= http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/gnu-linux-libre/2010-05/msg00000.html
 
|R= https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?29840 https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?29839
 
|C= [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/libb/libberkeleydb-perl/libberkeleydb-perl_0.48-1/libberkeleydb-perl.copyright libberkeleydb-perl copyright file]
 
|PN= libberkeleydb-perl
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
=== mp32ogg ===  
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=== mp32ogg ===
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Converts mp3 files to Ogg Vorbis files.
 
|D= Converts mp3 files to Ogg Vorbis files.
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|C= [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/o/openoffice.org/openoffice.org_3.3.0-7ubuntu4/copyright openoffice.org copyright file]
 
|C= [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/o/openoffice.org/openoffice.org_3.3.0-7ubuntu4/copyright openoffice.org copyright file]
 
|PN= openoffice.org
 
|PN= openoffice.org
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}}
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=== Oracle Berkeley DB ===
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{{package
 +
|D= Berkeley DB enables the development of custom data management solutions, without the overhead traditionally associated with such custom projects.
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|H= http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/products/berkeleydb/overview/index.html
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|P= |P= Non-free license: [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#ArtisticLicense Artistic license 1.0]  (src/crypto/mersenne/mt19937db.c)
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|F= Remove program/package or use a [http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/gnu-linux-libre/2010-05/msg00000.html version of the file under the GPL]
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|R= [https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?29839 gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #29839, MT19937 implementation is non-free]
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* [https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?29840 gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #29840, MT19937 implementation is non-free]
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|C= [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/d/db/db_5.1.25-11/copyright db copyright file]
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|PN= db
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
=== rman ===  
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=== rman ===
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Converts man pages into other formats
 
|D= Converts man pages into other formats
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|D= Web browser
 
|D= Web browser
 
|H= http://www.seamonkey-project.org/
 
|H= http://www.seamonkey-project.org/
|P= recommends non-free software
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|P= Recommends non-free software
 
|F= Use [https://www.gnu.org/software/gnuzilla/ GNU IceCat], or equivalent
 
|F= Use [https://www.gnu.org/software/gnuzilla/ GNU IceCat], or equivalent
 
|R= [https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?31019 gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #31019, Seamonkey recommends non-free software]
 
|R= [https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?31019 gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #31019, Seamonkey recommends non-free software]
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|D= Firefox branding
 
|D= Firefox branding
 
|H= https://launchpad.net/ubufox
 
|H= https://launchpad.net/ubufox
|P= Recommends nonfree plugins
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|P= Recommends non-free software
|F=
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|F= Remove package/program or [http://bzr.trisquel.info/package-helpers/trunk/annotate/head:/helpers/oneiric/make-ubufox modify] to not recommend non-free software
 
|R=
 
|R=
 
|C= [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/u/ubufox/ubufox_1.0.4-0ubuntu1+5.5trisquel13/copyright ubufox copyright file]
 
|C= [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/u/ubufox/ubufox_1.0.4-0ubuntu1+5.5trisquel13/copyright ubufox copyright file]
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}}
 
}}
  
=== ubuntu-meta, kubuntu-meta, ... ===
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=== ubuntu-meta, kubuntu-meta, ... ===  
 
{{package
 
{{package
 
|D= Packages who's primary purpose is to depend on other (real) packages.
 
|D= Packages who's primary purpose is to depend on other (real) packages.
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|D= UNetbootin allows for the installation of various Linux/BSD distributions to a partition or USB drive, so it's no different from a standard install, only it doesn't need a CD. It can create a dual-boot install, or replace the existing OS entirely.
 
|D= UNetbootin allows for the installation of various Linux/BSD distributions to a partition or USB drive, so it's no different from a standard install, only it doesn't need a CD. It can create a dual-boot install, or replace the existing OS entirely.
 
|H= http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
 
|H= http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
|P= It lists many non-fsdg operating systems.
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|P= It lists many non-GFSD operating systems.
 
|F= Remove or change the list of distros available. FUSBi is a fork which does so.
 
|F= Remove or change the list of distros available. FUSBi is a fork which does so.
 
|R=  
 
|R=  
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|H= http://sourceforge.net/projects/vba
 
|H= http://sourceforge.net/projects/vba
 
|P= Contains a non-free file (commercial distribution not allowed).
 
|P= Contains a non-free file (commercial distribution not allowed).
|F= Remove the file (2xSaImmx.asm). Use [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/v/visualboyadvance/visualboyadvance_1.8.0.dfsg-0.1/changelog#versionversion1.8.0.dfsg-0.1 version 1.8.0.dfsg-0.1] or above.
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|F= Debian GNU/Linux derivatives use [http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/v/visualboyadvance/visualboyadvance_1.8.0.dfsg-0.1/changelog#versionversion1.8.0.dfsg-0.1 version 1.8.0.dfsg-0.1] or above.  Otherwise Remove the file (2xSaImmx.asm).  
 
|R= [http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=607598 Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #607598, visualboyadvance: 2xSaImmx.asm only allows for *non commercial* use]
 
|R= [http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=607598 Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #607598, visualboyadvance: 2xSaImmx.asm only allows for *non commercial* use]
 
|C= http://git.debian.org/?p=pkg-games/visualboyadvance.git;a=blob;f=src/i386/2xSaImmx.asm;h=e0f2e268b604fce4b40d75d68e93ab5f9adfe339;hb=HEAD
 
|C= http://git.debian.org/?p=pkg-games/visualboyadvance.git;a=blob;f=src/i386/2xSaImmx.asm;h=e0f2e268b604fce4b40d75d68e93ab5f9adfe339;hb=HEAD
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|D= Image viewer.
 
|D= Image viewer.
 
|H= http://www.trilon.com/xv/
 
|H= http://www.trilon.com/xv/
|P= License is "shareware for personal use only."
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|P= Non-free license
|F=
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|F= Remove program/package
|R= http://www.trilon.com/xv/pricing.html
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|R= [http://www.trilon.com/xv/pricing.html "xv is shareware for personal use only."]
 
|C=
 
|C=
 
|PN= xv
 
|PN= xv

Revision as of 14:56, 4 July 2012

These packages all present some kind of issue for distributions that are trying to follow the Free System Distribution Guidelines. Developers working on these distributions should take special care to make sure that these issues are addressed in one way or another. The list below includes package names, details about the problem and citations, and recommended strategies for addressing the issue as appropriate. The initial list comes from Trisquel, and should also match gNewSense filters, so it contains both Ubuntu specific packages and common ones too.

Please do not add a package to this list until it's been discussed on the gnu-linux-libre mailing list and/or with RMS. Some corner cases can be tricky to decide, and it's good to take time and make sure we have the right decision before listing something. Thanks for your help with this.

Checking for packages that don't follow the guidelines is an important part of checking the distribution, but not the only one. The Free System Distribution Checklist offers concrete ways to check a distribution's compliance with the other guidelines. It's a newer resource, so please consider contributing there if you can.

Contents

Anything to PostScript (Perl version)

Description: Perl implementation of Anything to PostScript.
Homepage:
Problem: Non-commercial license.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #33409, a2ps.pl has a non-commercial clause
Copyright file: a2ps-perl-ja copyright file
(Source) package name(s): a2ps-perl-ja

ACE

Description: An object oriented programming toolkit in C++.
Homepage: http://www1.cse.wustl.edu/~schmidt/ACE.html
Problem: Distribution and modification of the DDS4 specification is restricted.
Recommended Fix: Use version 6.0.1-1 or above
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #33560, Non-commerical in ace_5.7.7.orig.tar.gz
Copyright file: ace copyright file
(Source) package name(s): ace

AcetoneISO

Description: Application to mount and manage CD and DVD images.
Homepage: http://www.acetoneteam.org/
Problem: Requires non-free software.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package or replace PowerISO dependency with free software.
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #33543, pkg acetoneiso suggests and requires non-free (software)
Copyright file: acetoneiso copyright file
(Source) package name(s): acetoneiso

aee

Description: An easy to use screen-based editor
Homepage: http://mahon.cwx.net/
Problem: Non-free license: Artistic license 1.0
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: Trisquel GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #1641, ee 1.4.2 - artistic license 1.0
Copyright file: aee copyright file
(Source) package name(s): aee

afio

Description: afio manipulates groups of files, copying them within or between filesystems and an afio archive.
Homepage: http://freshmeat.net/projects/afio/
Problem: Non-free license
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #509287, afio: license is non-free
Copyright file: afio copyright file
(Source) package name(s): afio

app-install-data-commercial

Description: 3rd party proprietary software supplied by Canonical.
Homepage:
Problem: Recommends non-free software.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References:
Copyright file: app-install-data-commercial copyright file
(Source) package name(s): app-install-data-commercial

apt

Description:
Homepage: http://wiki.debian.org/Apt
Problem: Example sources.list files in the documentation refer to repositories with nonfree software.
Recommended Fix: Change file to refer to repositories that only contain free software (e.g. gNewSense, Trisquel)
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #29724, example sources.list suggests non-free repositories.
Copyright file: apt copyright file
(Source) package name(s): apt

Audacious plugins

Description: Plugins for the Audacious audio player.
Homepage: http://audacious-media-player.org/
Problem: Inaccurate copyright information in version 2.3 marks some files as MAME licensed.
Recommended Fix: Use version 3.2.1-1 or above
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #594519, multiple copyright problems make software non-redistributable as currently packaged
Copyright file: audacious-plugins copyright file
(Source) package name(s): audacious-plugins

Ax25-apps

Description: Applications for hamradio protocol AX.25.
Homepage: http://www.linux-ax25.org/wiki/Ax25-apps
Problem: File(s) contains non-free license.
Recommended Fix: Remove ripdump.c. (Note: File is in process of being re-licensed. See debian bug report below)
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #33558, ax25-apps has non-commercial clause
Copyright file: ax25-apps copyright file
(Source) package name(s): ax25-apps

Ax25pyd

Description: AX.25 traffic analyzer, dumper and spy daemon.
Homepage: http://linkt.de/ax25spyd
Problem: File(s) contains non-free license.
Recommended Fix: Remove ripdump.c. (Note: File is in process of being re-licensed. See debian bug report below)
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #33559, ax25spyd has non-commercial clause
Copyright file: ax25spyed copyright file
(Source) package name(s): ax25spyd

Axiom

Description: General purpose computer algebra system.
Homepage: http://axiom-developer.org/
Problem: File(s) contains non-free license.
Recommended Fix: Use version 20110301a-1 and above.
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #33557, Axiom has a non-commercial component
Copyright file: axiom copyright file
(Source) package name(s): axiom

b43-fwcutter

Description: Management utility for non-free firmware (contrib)
Homepage: http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers/b43
Problem: Only useful to install non-free software
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References:
Copyright file: b43-fwcutter copyright file
(Source) package name(s): b43-fwcutter

bcm43xx-fwcutter

Description: Management utility for non-free firmware (contrib)
Homepage:
Problem: Only useful to install non-free software
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References:
Copyright file: bcm43xx-fwcutter copyright file
(Source) package name(s): bcm43xx-fwcutter

blobwars, starfighter, viruskiller, blobandconquer

Description: Games by Parallel realities.
Homepage: http://www.parallelrealities.co.uk/
Problem: Includes artwork and music not properly licensed
Recommended Fix: (1) For Debian GNU/Linux derivatives use packages marked dfsg, (2) remove non-free material, or (3) remove program/package
References: http://www.happypenguin.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4725&highlight=
Copyright file: blobandconquer copyright file
(Source) package name(s): blobandconquer, blobwars, blobwars-data, starfighter, viruskiller

bnetd

Description: Gaming server that emulates Battle.net®
Homepage:
Problem: only useful with proprietary software
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: In one of its bugs are comments which seem to imply this is superceeded.
Copyright file: bnetd copyright file
(Source) package name(s): bnetd

boinc / boinc-app-seti

Description:
Homepage: https://boinc.berkeley.edu/ and http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/
Problem: (1) boinc downloads nonfree apps
(2) Unclear licensing of texfont.C and texfont.h files (glut)
Recommended Fix: (1) White-list only free distributed computing projects. (2) Use freeglut or glut version 3.7-13 or above
References: Trisquel Bug #5658 (Package boinc downloads nonfree apps)
Copyright file: boinc copyright file
(Source) package name(s): boinc, boinc-app-seti

chromium-browser

Description: Freed version of googles Chrome Web browser
Homepage: http://www.chromium.org/Home
Problem: (1) Copyright or license of some code is unclear
(2) Links to proprietary plugins.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=28291
Copyright file: http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome/trunk/src/LICENSE?revision=HEAD&view=markup
(Source) package name(s): chromium-browser

chromium-bsu

Description: fast paced, arcade-style, scrolling space shooter
Homepage: http://chromium-bsu.sourceforge.net
Problem: Artistic License 1.0 for versions prior to 0.9.14-1
Recommended Fix: Debian, at least, has permission to distribute it under the Clarified Artistic License since version 0.9.14.1. Distribute that (or something based on it) and you're fine.
References: Version 0.9.14.1-1ubuntu1 copyright file (Trisquel package)
Copyright file: chromium-bsu copyright file
(Source) package name(s): chromium, chromium-bsu, chromium-data

cia-clients

Description: scripts to talk to the CIA commit service.
Homepage: http://cia.vc/doc/clients/
Problem: contains a script for bitkeeper, which is only useful with proprietary software
Recommended Fix: Remove bitkeeper script
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #552263, ciabot_bk.sh
Copyright file: cia-clients copyright file
(Source) package name(s): cia-clients

command-not-found

Description: command-not-found is the program suggesting what package to install if one tries to execute a non-installed application in a shell.
Homepage: https://launchpad.net/command-not-found/
Problem: Suggests proprietary software
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package or modify to not recommend proprietary software
References:
Copyright file: command-not-found copyright file
(Source) package name(s): command-not-found

cracklib2

Description: pro-active password checker library
Homepage: sourceforge.net/projects/cracklib
Problem: Versions prior to 2.8.12-1 were licensed under modified Artistic License
Recommended Fix: Use version 2.8.12-1 or above.
References: See copyright file
Copyright file: cracklib2 copyright file
(Source) package name(s): cracklib2

d4x

Description: Graphical file downloader
Homepage:
Problem: Non-free license: Artistic license 1.0
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: See copyright file
Copyright file: d4x copyright file
(Source) package name(s): d4x

debian-installer

Description: Debian installer
Homepage:
Problem: Installer asks for non-free firmware
Recommended Fix: Modify to not recommend/ask for proprietary software
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #29275, Installer asks for non-free firmware
Copyright file: debian-installer copyright file
(Source) package name(s): debian-installer

debian-reference

Description: Documentation for using the Debian system
Homepage: http://www.debian.org/doc/user-manuals#quick-reference
Problem: Suggests/instructs installing proprietary software.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package or modify to not recommend proprietary software
References:
Copyright file: debian-reference copyright file
(Source) package name(s): debian-reference

dosbox

Description: DOS compatible virtual machine.
Homepage: http://www.dosbox.com/
Problem: package “dosbox” in archive contains non-free parts
Recommended Fix: Use version 0.73+dfsg1-1 or 0.74-1 and above.
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #559443, dosbox: ymf262{c,h} lack licence statements
Copyright file: dosbox copyright file
(Source) package name(s): dosbox

dosemu

Description: DOS emulator.
Homepage: http://www.dosemu.org
Problem: dosemu is generally used in conjunction with FreeDOS -- FreeDOS binaries are included in the dosemu Debian package. However, it's not possible to build FreeDOS with free software; you have to use one of a few proprietary compilers.
Recommended Fix: Find a way to build FreeDOS with only free software, or other free DOS software.
References: http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/gnu-linux-libre/2010-12/msg00049.html

http://www.mail-archive.com/debian-legal@lists.debian.org/msg34680.html http://www.connochaetos.org/forum/topic.php?post=6074#post6074

Copyright file: dosemu copyright file
(Source) package name(s): dosemu

ee

Description: An "easy editor" for novices and compuphobics
Homepage: http://mahon.cwx.net/
Problem: Non-free license: Artistic license 1.0
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: Trisquel Issue #1641 (ee 1.4.2 - artistic license 1.0)
Copyright file: ee copyright file
(Source) package name(s): ee

envyng-core, envyng-gtk, envyng-qt

Description: Install the ATI or the NVIDIA driver
Homepage:
Problem: Program's sole purpose is to download and install non-free software
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/gnewsense-users/2009-06/msg00004.html
Copyright file: envying-core copyright file
(Source) package name(s): envyng-core, envyng-gtk, envyng-qt

firefox

Description: Web browser
Homepage: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Problem: Recommends non-free addons and plugins
Recommended Fix: Use GNU IceCat, or equivalent
References: GNUzilla and IceCat ("While the Firefox source code from the Mozilla project is free software, they distribute and recommend non-free software as plug-ins and addons.")
Copyright file: firefox copyright file
(Source) package name(s): firefox, firefox-3.0, firefox-3.5

fpc

Description: Free Pascal compiler.
Homepage: http://www.freepascal.org/
Problem: Versions prior to 2.2.2 contain non-free software (and a copyright violation)
Recommended Fix: Use version 2.2.2 or above
References: http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/gnewsense-dev/2009-06/msg00010.html
Copyright file: fpc copyright file
(Source) package name(s): fpc

Free Abuse Extensions

Description: Levels and graphics for Abuse.
Homepage: http://abuse.zoy.org/
Problem: The "Claudio" add-ons don't allow distribution and only non-commercial use.
Recommended Fix: Remove the Claudio add-ons.
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #33450, Non-free and non-commerical portion in abuse-frabs
Copyright file: abuse-frabs copyright file
(Source) package name(s): abuse-frabs

freedoom

Description: free game.
Homepage: http://www.nongnu.org/freedoom/
Problem: Musical plagiarism
Recommended Fix: Use version 0.6.4-1 or above
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #533135, freedoom: DFSG Violation: Copyrighted materials in Freedoom
Copyright file: freedoom copyright file
(Source) package name(s): freedoom

galeon

Description: gnome Web browser
Homepage: galeon.sourceforge.net
Problem: Recommends non-free software
Recommended Fix: Use GNU IceCat, or equivalent
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #30027, Galeon web browser proposes to download flashplayer plugin.
Copyright file: galeon copyright file
(Source) package name(s): galeon

gkrellm-snmp

Description: snmp plug-in for GKrellM
Homepage: http://triq.net/gkrellm/
Problem: Links against openssl without exception
Recommended Fix: Use version 1.1 or Debian 1.0-1.2 (see debian bug report)
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #508292, gkrellm-snmp links against openssl without exception
Copyright file: gkrellm-snmp copyright file
(Source) package name(s): gkrellm-snmp

GPL Ghostscript CMap data files

Description: Adobe CMap files for handling CJKV fonts.
Homepage: http://www.ghostscript.com
Problem: License prohibits modification
Recommended Fix: Use GNU Ghostscript
References: Re: On the possibility of changing the license of Adobe CMap files
Copyright file: ghostscript copyright file
(Source) package name(s): ghostscript

gnome-app-install

Description: Browse and install software packages
Homepage:
Problem: Recommends nonfree software.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package (program/package is depriciated)
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #568547, RM: gnome-app-install -- ROM; replaced by software-center
Copyright file: gnome-app-install copyright file
(Source) package name(s): gnome-app-install

gstreamer0.10-pitfdll

Description: GStreamer loader for DLL codecs (contrib)
Homepage: http://ronald.bitfreak.net/pitfdll.php
Problem: DLL codecs are nonfree
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: PitfDLL Homepage: Author explains why development was discontinued and why native free software implementations is the solution
Copyright file: gstreamer0.10-pitfdll copyright file
(Source) package name(s): gstreamer0.10-pitfdll

helix-player

Description: Media player
Homepage: https://player.helixcommunity.org/
Problem: Suggests that the user download the nonfree Real Player
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package or modify to not recommend non-free software
References:
Copyright file: helix-player copyright file
(Source) package name(s): helix-player

iceape

Description: Iceape Internet Suite browser
Homepage:
Problem: Recommends non-free software
Recommended Fix: Use GNUzilla, or equivalent
References:
Copyright file: iceape copyright file
(Source) package name(s): iceape

iceweasel

Description: Browser based on Mozilla technology
Homepage:
Problem: Recommends non-free software
Recommended Fix: Use GNU IceCat, or equivalent
References:
Copyright file: iceweasel copyright file
(Source) package name(s): iceweasel

ipw2100, ipw2200, ipw2915, ipw3945

Description: Drivers and firmware for Intel wireless hardware
Homepage: http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net/ http://ipw2200.sourceforge.net/ http://ipw3945.sourceforge.net/
Problem: The software is nonfree.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: See copyright files
Copyright file: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 firmware TERMS AND CONDITIONS and Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG firmware TERMS AND CONDITIONS

isdnutils

Description: software to manage ISDN network connections
Homepage: http://www.isdn4linux.de/
Problem: At the very least, eurofile/src/wuauth/sigfix.c has a license which prohibits commercial use. There is also code in the codebase that has advertising clauses; more investigation is needed to determine whether or not this conflicts with the GPL that covers most of the code. The package also contains sourceless firmware.
Recommended Fix: Debian GNU/Linux derivatives use version 1:3.9.20060704+dfsg.1-1 or above
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #559425, isdnutils: various licensing issues
Copyright file: isdnutils copyright file
(Source) package name(s): isdnutils

ivman

Description: generic event handler for HAL events
Homepage: http://ivman.sourceforge.net/
Problem: Concerns about how dual-licensing was done. Project is also not being maintained.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: Red Hat GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #208737, Review Request: ivman - Generic handler for HAL events (comment #18)
Copyright file: ivman copyright file
(Source) package name(s): ivman

jockey

Description: GUI driver manager software
Homepage:
Problem: Installs for propietary drivers (contrib)
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References:
Copyright file: jockey copyright file
(Source) package name(s): jockey

konqueror

Description: Web browser
Homepage: http://www.kde.org/
Problem: Recommends non-free software
Recommended Fix: Use GNU IceCat, or equivalent
References: https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?32954 https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?32646
Copyright file: konqueror copyright file
(Source) package name(s): konqueror

kopete

Description: IM Program
Homepage: http://www.kde.org/
Problem: Recommends non-free software
Recommended Fix: Use pidgin, or modify kopete to avoid recomendations.
References: http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/gnu-linux-libre/2011-08/msg00023.html https://trisquel.info/es/issues/3897
Copyright file: kdenetwork copyright file
(Source) package name(s): kdenetwork

libsmi2-common

Description: library to access SMI MIB information
Homepage: http://www.ibr.cs.tu-bs.de/projects/libsmi/
Problem: libsmi ships MIB files licensed under a restrictive license
Recommended Fix: For Debian GNU/Linux derivatives use 0.4.8+dfsg2-1 or above.
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #498476, libsmi2-common: libsmi ships MIB files licensed under a restrictive license
Copyright file: libsmi copyright file
(Source) package name(s): libsmi

libsnmp-base

Description: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a widely used protocol for monitoring the health and welfare of network equipment (eg. routers), computer equipment and even devices like UPSs.
Homepage: http://net-snmp.sourceforge.net/
Problem: libsmi2-common contains a lot of MIB licensed under a restrictive license
Recommended Fix: For Debian GNU/Linux derivatives use 5.4.2.1-dfsg or above.
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #498475, libsnmp-base ships MIB files licensed under a restrictive license
Copyright file: net-snmp copyright file
(Source) package name(s): net-snmp

libxprintapputil

Description:
Homepage: http://xorg.freedesktop.org/releases/individual/lib/
Problem: libxprintapputil does not refer to a free software license, not in the source code files nor in COPYING. So default copyright applies, which makes the package non-free.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #559448, libxprintapputil: No licence specified by upstream
Copyright file: libxprintapputil copyright file
(Source) package name(s): libxprintapputil

liferea

Description:
Homepage: http://liferea.sourceforge.net/
Problem: Recommends unfree browsers
Recommended Fix: Use this patch or this sources
References: https://bugs.parabolagnulinux.org/bugs/issue144
Copyright file: liferea copyright file
(Source) package name(s): liferea

linux linux-backports-modules* linux-ubuntu-modules

Description: The kernel Linux, and associated packages
Homepage: https://www.kernel.org/
Problem: Includes nonfree blobs
Recommended Fix: Use linux-libre instead
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #29754, linux-backports-modules-x contains non-free software
Copyright file: linux copyright file
(Source) package name(s): linux, linux-2.*, linux-backports-modules*, linux-ubuntu-modules* linux-latest-2.6

linux-wlan-ng

Description: Utilities and integration scripts for certain wireless cards
Homepage: http://www.linux-wlan.org/
Problem: These are only useful in conjunction with proprietary drivers for said cards
Recommended Fix:
References:
Copyright file: linux-wlan-ng copyright file
(Source) package name(s): linux-wlan-ng

linux-firmware

Description: Proprietary Firmware blobs required for many wifi cards
Homepage:
Problem: Non-free license: SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (Final, Single User)
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-firmware/+bug/179139
Copyright file: linux-firmware copyright file
(Source) package name(s): linux-firmware

lucida

Description: Bitmap fonts donated to the X Consortium many years ago
Homepage: http://xorg.freedesktop.org/releases/individual/font/
Problem: License is nonfree: only permits verbatim use
Recommended Fix:
References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxi_(fonts)

http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/gnu-linux-libre/2010-10/msg00081.html

Copyright file:

MAME

Description: The Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator - MAME
Homepage: http://mamedev.org
Problem: Non-free license: MAME
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: MAME Legal Information ("Redistributions may not be sold, nor may they be used in a commercial product or activity.")
Copyright file: mame copyright file

mesademos

Description: Example programs using Mesa and OpenGL
Homepage: http://mesa3d.sourceforge.net/
Problem: Nonfree license on two files, progs/demos/pointblast.c and progs/demos/spriteblast.c: only allows distribution, not modification. This package is probably still useful without those specific demos, if you want to prepare that.
Recommended Fix:
References: appears to be in debian oldstable only
Copyright file: mesademos copyright file
(Source) package name(s): mesademos

Mac-on-Linux emulator

Description: Allows running MacOS inside a GNU/Linux system.
Homepage: http://mac-on-linux.sourceforge.net/
Problem: Only runs/supports proprietary software.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #28332, remove MOL from our archive.
Copyright file: mol copyright file
(Source) package name(s): mol, mol-drivers-linux

Monkey's Audio Codec

Description: An Audio SDK, APE format
Homepage: http://supermmx.org/linux/mac
Problem: License is nonfree: must send back changes, maybe more.
Recommended Fix: Use flac to do this job instead; flac will compress/decompress lossless audio in its own format.
References: http://www.archlinux.org/packages/community/i686/mac/

http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/gnu-linux-libre/2010-11/msg00015.html

Copyright file: Monkey's Audio Program License Agreement
(Source) package name(s): mac

moonlight

Description: implementation of Microsoft's Silverlight web application framework
Homepage: http://www.mono-project.com/Moonlight
Problem: recommends non-free software (Microsoft Media Pack)
Recommended Fix:
References: http://ossguy.com/?p=266
Copyright file: moon copyright file
(Source) package name(s): moon

mp32ogg

Description: Converts mp3 files to Ogg Vorbis files.
Homepage: http://faceprint.com/code/
Problem: Non-free license: Artistic license 1.0
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #28952, Non free package: mp32ogg
Copyright file: http://faceprint.com/code/
(Source) package name(s): mp32ogg

ndiswrapper, ndisgtk

Description: Lets Linux use NDIS drivers
Homepage: http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/ndiswrapper/index.php?title=Main_Page and http://jak-linux.org/projects/ndisgtk/
Problem: With one exception, all NDIS drivers are nonfree--and the one free one is a Windows port of a native Linux driver. So right now, this isn't useful for anything besides using nonfree software--although that could theoretically change in the future.
Recommended Fix:
References:
Copyright file: ndiswrapper copyright file
(Source) package name(s): ndiswrapper, ndisgtk

nikto

Description: Web server security scanner
Homepage: http://cirt.net/nikto2
Problem: The files in plugins/db_* have a very restrictive license. If the software's still usable without those, it looks like you could take those out and distribute what's left.
Recommended Fix:
References: http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2008/04/msg00026.html
Copyright file: nikto copyright file
(Source) package name(s): nikto

Nouveau

Description: Source code for the Nouveau kernel module
Homepage: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nouveau-kernel-source/
Problem: Different versions of the Nouveau kernel module have included nonfree blob(s). The project is working on eliminating this dependency, and some specific versions of Linux don't include this blob, but they're apparently not all the way there yet. If your distribution ships the Nouveau module separately from Linux, it definitely contains a blob that must be removed. If Nouveau is included with Linux in your distribution, and you're not using linux-libre, you'll need to check for a blob and remove it if it's there.
Recommended Fix: Use a version of linux-libre that includes Nouveau.
References:
Copyright file:
(Source) package name(s): nouveau-kernel-source

nvidia-xconfig nvidia-settings

Description: Configuration tool for NVidia's proprietary video drivers
Homepage: ftp://download.nvidia.com/XFree86/nvidia-settings/ and ftp://download.nvidia.com/XFree86/nvidia-xconfig/
Problem: Only useful with nonfree software
Recommended Fix:
References:
Copyright file: nvidia-settings copyright file
(Source) package name(s): nvidia-settings, nvidia-xconfig

OpenOffice.org

Description: Office suite.
Homepage: http://www.openoffice.org/
Problem: (1) Recommends non-free software. (extensions)
(2) Has non-free components (Artistic License).
Recommended Fix: Use LibreOffice.
References: (1) http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?29832 https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?29833
(2) http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?29882 https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?29884
Copyright file: openoffice.org copyright file
(Source) package name(s): openoffice.org

Oracle Berkeley DB

Description: Berkeley DB enables the development of custom data management solutions, without the overhead traditionally associated with such custom projects.
Homepage: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/products/berkeleydb/overview/index.html
Problem: Non-free license: Artistic license 1.0 (src/crypto/mersenne/mt19937db.c)
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package or use a version of the file under the GPL
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #29839, MT19937 implementation is non-free
Copyright file: db copyright file
(Source) package name(s): db

pdftk

Description: PDF file manipulator
Homepage: http://www.pdflabs.com/tools/pdftk-the-pdf-toolkit/
Problem: Sun proprietary code inside the package
Recommended Fix: Debian packages are free of this issue from 1.41+dfsg-1
References: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=236310#c0
Copyright file: pdftk copyright file
(Source) package name(s): pdftk

poppler CMap data files

Description: Encoding data for the poppler PDF rendering library
Homepage: http://poppler.freedesktop.org
Problem: Non-free license
Recommended Fix: Use GNU Ghostscript or use version 4.0-1 or above
References: http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=500132
Copyright file: poppler-data copyright file
(Source) package name(s): poppler-data

psutils

Description: A collection of PostScript document handling utilities
Homepage: http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~ajcd/psutils/
Problem: Includes non-free Postscript files (md68_0.ps, md71_0.ps).
Recommended Fix: Remove the files
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #30782, non-free files in psutils
Copyright file: psutils copyright file
(Source) package name(s): psutils

pvpgn

Description:
Homepage: http://freecode.com/projects/pvpgn
Problem: Requires nonfree software to work, only useful with proprietary software
Recommended Fix:
References:
Copyright file: pvpgn copyright file
(Source) package name(s): pvpgn

rman

Description: Converts man pages into other formats
Homepage: http://sourceforge.net/projects/polyglotman/
Problem: Non-free license: Artistic license 1.0
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: See copyright file
Copyright file: rman copyright file
(Source) package name(s): rman

screenlets

Description: fully themable mini-apps
Homepage: http://screenlets.org/index.php/Home
Problem: May contain non-free data
Recommended Fix:
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #32239, Screenlets contains non-free artwork
Copyright file: screenlets copyright file
(Source) package name(s): screenlets

scribus-ng-doc

Description: Documentation for Scribus-ng
Homepage: http://www.scribus.net/canvas/Scribus
Problem: Released under Open Publication License and the author exercises the “LICENSE OPTIONS” (making it non-free)
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #362267, ITP: scribus-ng-doc -- non-free documentation for the developmental branch of Scribus

debian changelog entry for the doc getting packaged for non-free

Copyright file: scribus-ng-doc copyright file (appears to have been re-licensed. Check later)
(Source) package name(s): scribus-ng-doc

seamonkey

Description: Web browser
Homepage: http://www.seamonkey-project.org/
Problem: Recommends non-free software
Recommended Fix: Use GNU IceCat, or equivalent
References: gNewSense GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #31019, Seamonkey recommends non-free software
Copyright file: seamonkey copyright file
(Source) package name(s): seamonkey

SHARND

Description: Generate cryptographically secure pseudo random file.
Homepage: http://mattmahoney.net/dc/
Problem: Uses a non-free SHA-1 implementation (RFC 3174).
Recommended Fix: Replace with a free implementation (e.g. RFC 6234).
References: http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=659645
Copyright file: http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc3174.txt
(Source) package name(s): sharand

teeworlds

Description: An online multi-player platform 2D shooter
Homepage: https://www.teeworlds.com/
Problem: Versions prior to 0.6.1+dfsg-1 contain a non-free clause
Recommended Fix: Use version 0.6.1+dfsg-1 or above for debian derivatives
References: teeworlds 0.5.2.2-2 copyright file ("4. Neither this software nor any of its individual components, in original or modified versions, may be sold by itself.")
Copyright file: teeworlds copyright file
(Source) package name(s): teeworlds

testdrive

Description: Testdrive helps you download and run the daily Ubuntu development ISO in a virtual machine on your local hardware.
Homepage: https://launchpad.net/testdrive
Problem: The daily Ubuntu development ISOs contain non-free packages.
Recommended Fix:
References:
Copyright file: testdrive copyright file
(Source) package name(s): testdrive

texlive-base-bin - getnonfreefonts script

Description: TeX Live: Essential binaries

These programs are regarded as basic for any TeX system.

Homepage: http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?searchon=contents&keywords=getnonfreefonts
Problem: This package includes a script that dowloads and installs non-free fonts, called getnonfreefonts.
Recommended Fix: The script can be safely removed. It has been removed from upstream as of 26 November 2009.
References: http://man.he.net/man1/getnonfreefonts

http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?suite=jaunty&section=all&arch=any&searchon=contents&keywords=getnonfreefonts http://trisquel.info/en/issues/texlive-base-bin-tiene-un-guion-que-descarga-fuentes-no-libres-de-adobe

Copyright file: texlive-bin copyright file
(Source) package name(s): texlive-bin texlive-extra

Thunderbird

Description: Email client
Homepage: http://www.mozillamessaging.com/thunderbird/
Problem: Recommends non-free software (extensions) and non-free searchplugins.
Recommended Fix: Change link to point to GNUzilla's list of free addons and apply searchplugins-libre.patch to remove non-free search plugins replacing them with duckduckgo and identi.ca.
References: https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/81
Copyright file: thunderbird copyright file
(Source) package name(s): icedove, thunderbird

ubufox

Description: Firefox branding
Homepage: https://launchpad.net/ubufox
Problem: Recommends non-free software
Recommended Fix: Remove package/program or modify to not recommend non-free software
References:
Copyright file: ubufox copyright file
(Source) package name(s): ubufox

ubuntu-meta, kubuntu-meta, ...

Description: Packages who's primary purpose is to depend on other (real) packages.
Homepage:
Problem: Dependencies on non-free packages.
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References:
Copyright file: kubuntu-meta copyright file
(Source) package name(s): kubuntu-meta, ubuntu-meta

unetbootin

Description: UNetbootin allows for the installation of various Linux/BSD distributions to a partition or USB drive, so it's no different from a standard install, only it doesn't need a CD. It can create a dual-boot install, or replace the existing OS entirely.
Homepage: http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
Problem: It lists many non-GFSD operating systems.
Recommended Fix: Remove or change the list of distros available. FUSBi is a fork which does so.
References:
Copyright file: unetbootin copyright file
(Source) package name(s): unetbootin

unrar

Description: Extracts RAR-format archives
Homepage: http://www.rarlabs.com/rar_add.htm
Problem: Nonfree license
Recommended Fix: Use The Unarchiver instead
References: (See copyright file)
Copyright file: unrar-nonfree copyright file
(Source) package name(s): unrar-nonfree

VirtualBox OSE Guest Additions

Description: x86 virtualization solution - guest additions. Can be found in Ubuntu multiverse, note that the virtualbox-ose package is free software.
Homepage: https://www.virtualbox.org/
Problem: Non-free license: VirtualBox PUEL terms and conditions
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: GNU-linux-libre Mailinglist- virtualbox-ose-additions, free or not?
Copyright file: virtualbox-guest-additions-iso (source package) copyright file
(Source) package name(s): virtualbox-guest-additions virtualbox-guest-additions-iso

VisualBoyAdvance

Description: Game Boy Advance emulator.
Homepage: http://sourceforge.net/projects/vba
Problem: Contains a non-free file (commercial distribution not allowed).
Recommended Fix: Debian GNU/Linux derivatives use version 1.8.0.dfsg-0.1 or above. Otherwise Remove the file (2xSaImmx.asm).
References: Debian GNU/Linux - Bugs: bug #607598, visualboyadvance: 2xSaImmx.asm only allows for *non commercial* use
Copyright file: http://git.debian.org/?p=pkg-games/visualboyadvance.git;a=blob;f=src/i386/2xSaImmx.asm;h=e0f2e268b604fce4b40d75d68e93ab5f9adfe339;hb=HEAD
(Source) package name(s): vbaexpress, visualboyadvance

vrms

Description: Purports to tell you about nonfree software on your system.
Homepage: http://vrms.alioth.debian.org/
Problem: Incomplete, misleading, and not necessary for distributions that abide by the GFSD
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: Re: (gNewSense-users) vrms's output (message #27)
Copyright file: vrms copyright file
(Source) package name(s): vrms

XChat

Description: IRC client.
Homepage: http://xchat.org/
Problem: Refers to a non-free browser in its URL handlers.
Recommended Fix: Remove the URL handler entry.
References: http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=3043326&group_id=239&atid=350239
Copyright file: xchat copyright file
(Source) package name(s): xchat

xv

Description: Image viewer.
Homepage: http://www.trilon.com/xv/
Problem: Non-free license
Recommended Fix: Remove program/package
References: "xv is shareware for personal use only."
Copyright file:
(Source) package name(s): xv