Re: Non-free firmware [was: Debian install Question]
On Fri 26 Feb 2021 at 21:15:31 +0100, tomas@tuxteam.de wrote:
> On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 06:41:40PM +0000, Brian wrote:
>
> [...]
>
> > A 64-bit netinstall is prominent on the Debian main page. The
> > problem with that image is that it is unlikely to suit many users
> > with wireless-only connectivity. No obvious escape route is
> > advertised. Yes, I know - if a site search is conducted, a better
> > (non-free) image will be located. Jumping through hoops comes to
> > mind!
>
> No easy solution to that, sigh.
Indeed.
But now we impel users to start using the non-free archive or a
so-called unofficial ISO to get their hardware working. non-free
in sources.list becomes obligatory. It is difficult to see how
this helps Debian's focus on creating a free software ecosystem.
--
Brian.
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