Re: current firmware blacklist
On Wed, Jun 16, 2004 at 12:06:11PM -0400, Robert Goley wrote:
> I am not trying to debate the firmware subject but I would like a little
> information. I know that there are issues with linking binary
> (non-free) with certain drivers. What is the exact procedure that will
> be used with these drivers? I have to use several drivers on this
> list. Are they just going to be moved to non-free or are they being
> removed completely. I have caught some of the debates but I never saw
> what the final solution was going to be in regard to what happens to the
> modules. Will they still be available to me in Debian? Please reply to
> me off list as I am not subscribed. Thank you for your time.
My understanding is that for the time being, they're just being removed from
the kernel, until such time that the get their legal status cleared up, or a
userland firmware loader is incorporated.
regards
Andrew
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