Bug#684968: debian-installer: requests non-free firmware for a device that works just as well without it
On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 6:05 PM, Stefan Nagy wrote:
> Debian (installer) should enable users to make a decision here. Instead
> right now it seems like the safe way in each and every case is to
> install proprietary firmware – and everyone who decides not to install
> it is on his/her own.
>
> This is just my opinion (and that's why I reported this bug with
> severity: wishlist).
This recently came up on the fsf-collab list. Here are my thoughts on
appropriate wording:
http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/fsf-collab-discuss/2012-August/000200.html
Obviously that's rather long given character constraints in the
installer's debconf messages. But it could be a starting point for
discussion.
Best wishes,
Mike
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