Re: Debian install Question
IL Ka wrote:
>
> 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.
>
> 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 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.
Yes.
It's in the wiki, but it isn't at the front.
Most people with laptops are going to need it, or a similar
workaround.
Here's some recent discussion: https://lwn.net/Articles/843172/
-dsr-
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