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Redmine Packages - Freedom Issue #3572 (unconfirmed): [synergy]: potentially freedom and privacy invading...https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/35722024-02-05T20:40:50Zpenaiple
<p>extra/synergy seems to have a proprietary backend, and possibly frontend.<br />I can't find any links to any source code on <a class="external" href="https://symless.com/synergy">https://symless.com/synergy</a>, and the program is basically useless without the (paid and proprietary) backend subscription (SAAS).</p> Packages - Freedom Issue #3471 (unconfirmed): [netctl] unclear licensehttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/34712023-04-22T17:10:16ZGNUtooGNUtoo@cyberdimension.org
The netctl source code seems to be available here: <a class="external" href="https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/netctl">https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/netctl</a> and after downloading it, the only hints for a license are:
<ul>
<li>that there is a COPYING file</li>
<li>that for some reasons <a class="external" href="https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/netctl">https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/netctl</a> has a GNU GPLv3 button that then brings to a page that has this text: "This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. Learn more". But this is done automatically by gitlab.</li>
</ul>
<p>So we probably need upstream to clarify the license of that software by sending a patch to do that (for instance by telling that this program and all that is in this git repository is released under the GPLv3 or later in the README as per what's explained both in the GPLv3 text (how to apply [...] and in the documentation that explains how to apply the GPL ( <a class="external" href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-howto.html#why-license-notices">https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-howto.html#why-license-notices</a> ).</p>
<p>Once done we can also update the FSD entry about netctl as well: <a class="external" href="https://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Netctl">https://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Netctl</a></p> Packages - Freedom Issue #3412 (unconfirmed): Evaluate the libreoffice extensions repositoryhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/34122022-12-27T23:55:36ZGNUtooGNUtoo@cyberdimension.orgPackages - Freedom Issue #3329 (unconfirmed): libretro-duckstation potential freedom issuehttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/33292022-08-25T18:43:13Zpenaiple
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<li>steps to reproduce:<br /> 1) `pacman -S libretro`<br /> 2) `retroarch`<br /> 3) navigate around in the "Load Core" menu, down to "Sony - PlayStation (Duckstation)" <br /> retroarch lists its license as "Non-Commerial"</li>
</ul>
<p>according to `pacman -Qi libretro-duckstation`, it's released under GPL3.</p>
<p>the standalone emulator's github repo also lists it as GPL3<br /><a class="external" href="https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation">https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation</a></p> Packages - Freedom Issue #3292 (unconfirmed): [vscode-css-languageserver][vscode-html-languageser...https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/32922022-05-18T03:26:45Zgap
<p>This dependency is not listed explicitly so I'm not sure if these packages are useful with other text editors.</p> Packages - Privacy Issue #3286 (unconfirmed): [tenacity] Audacity fork minus the spywarehttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/32862022-05-14T20:00:04Zgap
<p>This package is already in the AUR, is popular, and appears to be libre.<br />It is a fork of Audacity after the relatively recent hostile takeover and series of fiascos, including adding spyware to Audacity and potentially violating the GNU GPL.<br />I think due to these reasons that it's also likely to replace <code>audacity</code> in the official Arch repos at some point.<br />(The version of <code>audacity</code> in the repos at the moment is currently unaffected by these issues, but might be once the package is updated, if that ever happens instead of it being replaced by <code>tenacity</code>.)</p> Packages - Freedom Issue #3280 (unconfirmed): [stellarium] Massive project with potentially missi...https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/32802022-05-11T16:47:08Zgap
<p>Note: <code>stellarium</code> is only currently packaged for <code>i686</code>.</p>
<p>The package is massive (almost 400MB installed size) and has an 816 line long credits file:<br /><a class="external" href="https://github.com/Stellarium/stellarium/blob/master/CREDITS.md">https://github.com/Stellarium/stellarium/blob/master/CREDITS.md</a></p>
<p>Many files don't list a license.</p> Packages - Privacy Issue #3275 (unconfirmed): [gfbgraph] Implements Facebook Graph APIhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/32752022-05-05T18:05:42Zgap
<p>It should be added to the <code>your-privacy</code> blacklist.</p> Packages - Privacy Issue #3274 (unconfirmed): [kaccounts-integration][kaccounts-integration-debug...https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/32742022-05-05T17:35:15Zgap
<p>These packages should be added to the <code>your-privacy</code> blacklist.</p>
<p>(The <code>-debug</code> packages are in the ARM repos.)</p> Packages - Privacy Issue #3273 (unconfirmed): [purple-facebook] Implements Facebook messenger pro...https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/32732022-05-05T17:26:23Zgap
<ul>
<li>steps to reproduce:<br /> eg: 1) # pacman --debug -Syyuu base your-freedom # try me first (systemd)<br /> or # pacman --debug -Syyuu base your-freedom your-initfreedom # try me first (openrc)<br /> 2) # pacman -S foo-openrc<br /> 3) $ foo --print hello</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>expected result:<br /> eg: i expected foo to print hello</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>actual result:<br /> eg: instead, it prints: "ERROR: invalid argument (Is the 'foo' daemon running?)"</li>
</ul> Packages - Freedom Issue #3271 (unconfirmed): [spotifyd] [playerctl] Spotify streaming dis-servic...https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/32712022-05-05T16:30:54Zgap
<p>I presume they implement DRM but should be cleaned-up with a version in the <code>libre</code> repo regardless, in line with the precedent set by <code>clementine</code> in <a class="issue tracker-4 status-2 priority-1 priority-lowest closed" title="Freedom Issue: Clementine supports Spotify (fixed)" href="https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/99">#99</a>.</p> Packages - Privacy Issue #3137 (unconfirmed): Github cli is a privacy issue since it connects to ...https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/31372021-11-29T07:18:33Zcristiioan
<p>I'm wrong or github cli is a privacy issue? It connects to github servers and dosen't work without auth using github.</p> Packages - Privacy Issue #2961 (unconfirmed): [hexchat] Leaks some data on CTCP VERSIONhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/29612021-01-10T15:12:32Zsdfoijsaodif
<p>HexChat leaks some data about kernel and hardware installed on CTCP VERSION, should only send its own version I think.</p> Packages - Privacy Issue #2580 (unconfirmed): Test report of [nonprism-testing/geoclue]https://labs.parabola.nu/issues/25802019-12-18T18:39:53Ztheova
<p>I've tested [nonprism-testing/geoclue] (locally built). <br />As of writing this, my system is up to date:<br /><pre>
$ sudo pacman -Syu
...
warning: geoclue: local (2.5.5+6+gea52170-1.nonprism1) is newer than extra (2.5.5+6+gea52170-1)
...
</pre></p>
<p>All tests were performed with an active internet connection and without Tor, VPN, <br />I have evaluated the affected packages in [extra] ([nonprism] was NOT enabled):<br /><pre>
$ sudo pacman -Syuu
$ sudo pacman -U geoclue-2.5.5+6+gea52170-1.nonprism1-x86_64.pkg.tar.xz
$ sudo pacman -S gnome-maps gnome-weather empathy gnome-settings-daemon redshift webkit2gtk
</pre></p>
<p>For the gnome apps I don't know how to enable more specific debug output. The options seem all about GUI stuff.</p>
<ul>
<li>gnome-weather<br />Location was not available and had to be set manually. See screenshot attached.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>gnome-maps<br />Location was not available (button was greyed out). See screenshot attached.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>redshift<br />Location is not found.<br /><pre>
redshift -r -m dummy
Trying location provider `geoclue2'...
Using provider `geoclue2'.
WARNING: Using dummy gamma method! Display will not be affected by this gamma method.
Waiting for initial location to become available...
^Cpoll: Interrupted system call
Unable to get location from provider.
</pre><br />Running with option -l is fine.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>gnome-settings-daemon<br />Again no idea how to test this. However gnome runs fine.</li>
</ul>
<p>So my conclusion is that [nonprism-testing/geoclue] does a pretty good job.</p>
<p>Please let me know if you need any further information.</p> Packages - Privacy Issue #2326 (unconfirmed): linux-libre 5.1.4-gnu-1 an gziphttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/23262019-05-26T20:02:53Zpisechka
<p>While installation a new kernel I'm watching the gzip is connect to internet ~ 2 seconds.<br />Tell me it's OK that gzip connect some seconds to internet?<br />Why he did it?<br />Have screenshot. Thanks.</p>