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Re: Installation



On Ma, 11 sep 12, 21:17:52, Lisi wrote:
> 
> Since Squeeze I think that Debian has removed itself from this market.  The 
> main repository and kernel contain only FLOSS software.  I.e. many drivers 
> are missing and have to be separately installed.  This is beyond a total 
> newbie, and I think could not be rendered easily attainable by attaching a 
> set of instructions.  So sadly, I have come to the conclusion that I must 
> recommend e.g. Linux Mint if any newbie who wishes to self-install were to 
> ask me for my opinion.

You may not be aware of the unofficial installer that includes firmware:
http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/

Kind regards,
Andrei
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