Re: non-free firmware not found despite unofficial CD
On Fri 13 Oct 2017 at 21:10:52 +0200, Emanuel Berg wrote:
> Brian wrote:
>
> > There isn't a single bit of evidence from the
> > OP that there is an ethernet firmware issue.
> > When asked to provide information on what the
> > installer sees and what happens
> >
> > https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2017/10/msg00323.html
> >
> > he declined to provide it.
> >
> > He's poncing about.
>
> ?
It means:
> We surmise your computer is connected to a router by an ethernet cable.
> Boot the installer in expert mode and go through the first two screens.
> Say "no" to providing firmware (it all seems wireless related and you
> have no desire for wireless). Eventually you will be asked for what
> interface to use. We want to know everything you see on the screen at
> that point.
> Choose an interface and move on. Is this where it fails? Let us know
> what you see. Stop, switch to console 2 and do 'more /var/log/syslog'.
> Anything towards the end of that log?
What do you see? What does the installer tell you about the network
interfaces?
--
Brian.
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