Theodore Ts’o • 5/21/2004

Time for a new Debian?

The article critically examines the Debian project's internal dysfunction, citing weak leadership, flawed democratic processes, and toxic mailing list culture. It discusses specific problems like licensing fanaticism, release delays, and debates over the Social Contract. The author proposes a hypothetical fork based on a revised set of values prioritizing user needs, technical excellence, and civility over pure free software ideology.

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