Re: non-free firmware not found despite unofficial CD

[Jimmy Johnson <field.engineer@gmail.com>]

On 10/08/2017 09:07 AM, Brian wrote:
> On Sun 08 Oct 2017 at 17:28:31 +0200, Emanuel Berg wrote:
>
> > Brian wrote:
> >
> > > Install using the ethernet connection on the
> > > machine. Then sort out the WiFi.
> >
> > Ethernet doesn't work either! After the
> > firmware issue is brought up, the DHCP autoconf
> > fails. You are saying this isn't related to the
> > missing firmware?
> >
> > If the firmware is only for WiFi, then it is
> > a whole other issue because I don't care
> > about WiFi!
> >
> > Why doesn't Ethernet (DHCP autoconf) work?
>
> I erroneously assumed you were installing over wireless because
> firmware for a wireless chip was asked for. Very silly of me.
I have a feeling most of us had the same assumption. Why the installer 
did not configure a wired connection is beyond me, I'm out..
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Jimmy Johnson

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