Re: Squeeze, firmware and installation
On 05/13/2010 04:18 AM, Paul Wise wrote:
> On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Bernd Zeimetz <bernd@bzed.de> wrote:
>
>> Using only 'free' software might make them happier, but the first thing people
>> look for is less pain in the ass while installing and maintaining a system. We
>> are not in a perfect world unfortunately, so blaming the hardware vendor is not
>> the first option people choose. Using a just working installer is the option.
>
> I can understand that. Sorry for not making it clear, but my point was
> that since you're interacting with the people who are complaining to
> you about non-free firmware missing from the default Debian install
> media, you could be directing their ire (and more importantly
> feedback) towards the hardware vendors.
>
> BTW, what is your current response to such customer complaints?
Depends on the customer. Some know the story behind it and just want a
workaround and others need some explanation why the stuff is non-free and why
Debian doesn't have it on the installers.... But in the end all they want to
have is a working installer without the extra pain to find the proper piece of
firmware, put it onto a second medium and so on.....
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