[Bug 179276] New: Request for kernel-module-ntfs inclusion in fedora extras

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           Summary: Request for kernel-module-ntfs inclusion in fedora
                    extras
           Product: Fedora Extras
           Version: 4
          Platform: i386
               URL: http://linux-ntfs.org
        OS/Version: Linux
            Status: NEW
          Severity: enhancement
          Priority: normal
         Component: Package Review
        AssignedTo: gdk redhat com
        ReportedBy: snecklifter gmail com
         QAContact: dkl redhat com
                CC: fedora-extras-list redhat com


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Description of problem:
Hello,

This request is made on behalf of the linux-ntfs project listed at the above URL. Yes, I am fully aware of http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/ForbiddenItems and the statement regarding inclusion of the ntfs driver in Core. Before this request is turned down outright could everyone please consider the following:

1. RHEL and Fedora are the last remaining distribution/s not to include the NTFS driver. Does the lack of legal action against other distributions not set a legal precedent?
2. Inclusion of the NTFS kernel module in Extras would surely shift some burden of responsibility from RH and leave the decision of NTFS support in the users hands, whilst providing an easier route through default YUM repos to getting that support should it be required. ie. RH/Fedora are not shipping support in Core and therefore distancing themselves a little from any concerns they may have. Fundamentally, can this be considered an acceptable compromise?
3. An awful lot of time (developer time) is spent packaging RPMS - if buildsys can handle this then they can get on with more important stuff. Hint, hint, write support, hint, hint.

I realise this is not the reason the RFC was published however I recognised the opportunity when it arose and as a boundary to cross-platform compatibility for users migrating I feel this alterative to straight kernel inclusion should be given some serious thought.

In answer to the other questions, this would be GPL and obviously the reason it is not in mainline (Fedora mainline that is) is for those mentioned numerous times previously.

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
kernel-module-ntfs-$(uname -r)

How reproducible:
Always

Steps to Reproduce:
See above.

Additional info:

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