Re: Non-free firmware [was: Debian install Question]
On Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:41:40 +0000
Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> 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!
Just FTR, some *wired* ethernet cards also require non-free firmware
not present in the standard images:
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=895258
I have no idea how common this is with modern NICs.
Celejar
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