Wikibooks:Requests for deletion/Freeware

Freeware
This violates WB:WIW - it is a macropedia of freeware. I am not nominating it for speedy deletion because it is actually a useful directory of freeware; some might argue that it violates WB:WIW not. I have a some contributions in it, and I also merged in Computer Magazine/Downloads (up for deletion above). The modules that would be deleted are: If it is deleted, then I request that it be moved to an appropriate GFDL wiki on the Internet, or if that is not possible, then I request the ability to copy it to my own computer (under GFDL) before deletion. Delete. --Kernigh 02:25, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
 * Freeware
 * all submodules of Freeware (begin with "Freeware:")
 * Template:FreewareTOC
 * Free Software Guide, a redirect


 * I think this is overreaction. IMO Freeware book is useful and well-formed. I think our readers want such information and we cannot compare this to useless materials like "Naturism". If we start deleting such books, we will stay without any audience. I think we shouldn't delete it before klarifying our policy and deciding what is Wikibooks. --Derbeth talk 17:11, 20 November 2005 (UTC)


 * There is no vfd tag on Freeware. I remember adding it, so maybe I pushed "Preview" instead of "Submit" again. --Kernigh 18:12, 20 November 2005 (UTC)


 * Keep. If it's just a macropedia, then all it needs is a little TLC. we shouldnt delete everything that doesnt exactly fit policy, only those things that will never fit policy. Books that mean well, but need some work should stay. Kernigh, you said that you've contributed to this module in the past, maybe you could lead an effort to get it "back on track".--Whiteknight T C E 14:48, 21 November 2005 (UTC)


 * Keep. Reason above. --Derbeth talk 12:32, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

Kept because I have withdrawn this proposal. First, I noticed that Internet Server Directory was not deleted (I thought it was). Second, Guide to X11 will be wanting a list of freeware, and since many programs run on both UNIX/X11 and Mac or Windows, I would use this one. I will link Guide to X11 to Freeware,a and someone can link books for other platforms too. --Kernigh 17:12, 4 December 2005 (UTC)