Re: Debian install Question
On Thu 25 Feb 2021 at 01:36:58 +0300, IL Ka wrote:
> >
> > Please do not do that.
> >
> >
> > You will find a iso here which includes most of the non-free firmware here:
> >
> > https://cdimage.debian.org/images/unofficial/non-free/images-including-firmware/10.8.0+nonfree/amd64/iso-dvd/
> >
> > Please take the time to read AND understand the information on that site.
> >
>
> I am sorry for giving inadequate advice. Please forgive me as I am new to
> Debian.
> My idea was to install Debian, and then install non-free firmware.
That was what I thought your intention was and I do not think it is
such bad idea, unless the user knows that she does not want Gnome.
> This is the third question about "how to install Debian if I have nic that
> needs non-free firmware" I see in this list on this week.
>
> So, what is the best practice to do so? Use an unofficial installer that
> contains non-free firmware?
If the widest installation framework is required, that is probably best.
> If so, I believe this info is worth adding to the Debian installation guide
> somewhere in the wiki, so we can give a link to this wiki to newbies.
> It seems that a lot of people face this problem trying to install Debian on
> their laptops.
I've not looked at the wiki.
--
Brian.
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