Re: [Savannah-hackers] submission of Atom - savannah.gnu.org

[Sylvain Beucler]

Hi,

I'm evaluating the project you submitted for approval in Savannah.

Savannah does not allow large software distributions; they should be
split into separate projects.

Thank you for your understanding.  

Regards,

-- 
Sylvain

> Shane Volpe <address@hidden> described the package as follows:
> License: gpl
> Other License: 
> Package: Atom
> System name: atom
> Type: GNU
> 
> Description:
> The purpose of this project is to make a live linux
> distribution, based on knoppix, targeted to meet the
> needs of Scientists and Engineers. There are quite a
> few Science and Engineering Linux programs: Geda (EDA
> design suite), Scilab (Matlab clone), PCB, SIBOPLOT,
> Vipec (RF simulator), DSP-SIM, FOURIER, Octave (Math
> Cad Clone), Dia (Viso Clone) just to name a few.
> Reference the following link for more Linux
> science/Engineering software:
> http://www.linuxlinks.com/Software/Scientific/
> The main areas will be Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical
> and Mathematical Simulation and Design. If space
> permits there will be several Astronomy programs as well.
> Areas covered in later releases will be determined by
> user feedback.
> 
> This distro will provide an easy way for both Linux and
> Non-Linux users to use these programs. The
> live-distribution will allow for the users to have a
> fully functional Engineering/Science development
> environment with out having installed any software
> (making IT departments happy!).
> The environment will be customizable (settings saved to
> USB jump drive) and completely portable allowing for
> easy movement between labs, departments or even companies.