Re: Non-free firmware [was: Debian install Question]
On Thu 04 Mar 2021 at 11:40:00 -0600, David Wright wrote:
> On Wed 03 Mar 2021 at 10:36:42 (-0500), rhkramer@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > It would be nicer if there was some person or group that tried to vet them, or
> > maybe even suggesting that something like a requirement that at least one
> > other person attest that an installation image worked for them (on the target
> > hardware).
>
> AIUI the Debian Install System Team build the Debian installer, and
That's certainly correct. The effort put into this deserves to be better
appreciated. They provide a free installer of high quality.
> the aforementioned Debian Images Team put it into the unofficial
> images, along with some extra .debs and a couple of Packages files.
> So I'm not sure I understand exactly what this person/group would
> be expected to vet.
I am less sure that the Debian Images Team interact wih unofficial.
I'd be inclined to say that the conribution in unofficial is from a
DD, who may or not be part of the installer team. It is "unofficail"
after all.
--
Brian.
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