[問] Can the public libraries lend the Debian to the readers?
2005, 六月 26 - 17:44 — kwlam20
I want to recommend the public libraries in Hong Kong to buy the softwares of Debian so that the readers can borrow the software and manual. The copy may be the one that can be downloaded for the internet freely.
However, I would like to clarify the issue of copyright whether the reader
can freely duplicate and install the software. I think it is a good way to
promote the use of linux as it can be introduced to the people. Please
kindly reply.
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Sure, just print the license
Sure, just print the license and send it to them. Maybe also give them an address from where they can buy copies of Debian CD/DVD. Of course you should not let them to distribute the non-free CD set.
You can get all the neccessary information from:
http://www.debian.org/
Good luck.
Agree
It is a good idea but i don't know whether they will pick up. If they listen to yours, i will also want them to subscribe more good quality magzines such as computer magazine(there are few of them in library now), CNN, Time come with CDs (they have the Time magzine but no CD which is the most important material if you want to get benefit in learning english from the magzine) .Instead, Super poor quality magzine which have a too much of them in library now----(東周刊，一周刊，忽然一周。。。。。 I think they have wasted too much money in such 八掛吹水周刊, having only one of them in library is enough.......)
They will listen, they just d
They will listen, they just don't know what the readers want. I once filled a request for the Object Oriented Software Construct (OOSC) by Bertrand Meyer, the classic book for OO programming. After a few weeks (months?), I was informed the book was placed at the library where I filled the request. Of course I bought the book myself later on.
This just shows you that they do listen. Just fill the book request form. I think they'd really want to know what the readers want. I know I would if I was in their shoes.
As for the gossip magazines, duh! The purpose of libraries is for the service of the general public. As everyone lives in HK knows that the general public of HK cares most for the gossip magazines. You can not blame the library and the general public. All you can only blame youself for being eccentric.
Just ask them to add the CD version of Times or whatever magazine you have in mind. Give them the ISBN number... Civil services are quite good in HK compare to other places on the earth.
debian for the lirbaries
I talk to the library. They are still unwillng to do it as you mention that they are not allowed to distributet he non-free CD set. In fact, I am not familiar with the GPL. Specifically, if the libraries or government download a copy of debian from the internet, can they lend it to the reader to install and distribute?
Who is responsible for the copyright of debian? The libraries are particularly concerned to have somebody to sign an understanding that the libraries are allowed to freely distribute the debian.
> Specifically, if the librar
> Specifically, if the libraries or government download a copy of debian from the internet, can they lend it to the reader to install and distribute?
Yes, provided that you either (1) distribute the source code as well; (2) provide an offer for the source code; or (3) forward the upstream offer for the source code.
> Who is responsible for the copyright of debian?
The respective copyright owners of all pieces.
> The libraries are particularly concerned to have somebody to sign an understanding that the libraries are allowed to freely distribute the debian.
You do not need to tell anyone you have accepted the license. You demonstrate you have done so when you exercise your rights, e.g. distribute it.
Have you print out the "Debia
Have you print out the "Debian Social Contract" and its URL and shows it to the librarian? It's better to make it formal by writing letters instead of communicate with certain librarian face to face.
http://www.debian.org/social_contract
To simplify the matter, you can just ask them to buy the CD's from Vendors listed on Debian official sites:
http://www.debian.org/CD/vendors/
Maybe amazon or other online bookstore also provide the CD/DVDs.
And how about some other items?:
http://order.fsf.org/