Re: Q: Debian as a registered organization

Pierre-Elliott Bécue <[email protected]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:57:05 +0100

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Thomas Goirand <[email protected]> wrote on 21/03/2026 at 23:38:22+0100:

> Hi Shruti,
>
> In these always darker ages, it looks like operating systems may have
> to comply to laws we may not like. I have in mind the age verification
> stuff, but not only, some more unexpected things may pop.
>
> If we become a Foundation, this automatically means registered USA,
> no? In France, we'd call it an "association", and Foundation feels
> like USA. Is this your plan?
>
> If we become a registered entity, it'd be a way more easy for
> governments to get us accounted for. Even more in the case of a
> USA-registered Foundation. While with the current case, it'd be a way
> harder for Debian to get into trouble. For example, the foundation
> could be sued, and we'd have to pay for such trial in USA. But with
> the current state, one would have to go after single individuals.
>
> How do you plan to deal with this?
>
> Also, could you expand on "exploring the possibilities" from your
> platform? What does this mean?
>
> To be clear: I'm for keeping things as they are now for the reason
> mentioned above.

I'd feel very sad if Debian were to be incorporated in the US.

Especially in the current times.

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