[$] Debian reconsiders NEW review

The Debian project is known for its commitment to free software, the effortthat it puts into ensuring that its distribution is compliant with thelicenses of the software it ships, and the energy itputs into discussions around that work. A recent (and ongoing) discussionstarted with a query about a relatively obscure aspect of the process by which newpackages enter the distribution, but ended up questioning the project'sapproach toward licensing and copyright issues. While no real conclusionswere reached, it seems likely that the themes heard in this discussion,which relate to Debian's role in the free-software community in general, willplay a prominent part in future debates.