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List:       kde-devel
Subject:    Re: PROPOSAL: Drop aKtion from KDE kdemultimedia package
From:       Rob Kaper <cap () capsi ! com>
Date:       2002-12-17 11:50:55
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On Tue, Dec 17, 2002 at 12:19:58PM +0100, Guillaume Laurent wrote:
> Well, if both protocols have the same functionality, and the perennity of
> one is doubtful, then they're perfectly right to drop it. If kopete is
> included in kdenetworks, I really don't see the point of keeping kit (even
> less given that both apps really don't play in the same league UI-wise).

Kit uses a GPL'ed protocol, Kopete supports mostly proprietary protocols,
making it a potential legal hazard (at least the unauthorized use of the
various protocol icons is).

Furthermore, AOL has tried to block competing clients from their OSCAR
servers repeatedly. While there have been no specific blocks of open source
clients, many do experience accidental blocks whenever AOL tries to block
MSN or someone else, so I would doubt the perennial status of OSCAR, not
TOC.

Rob
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