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Bug#648286: ITP: r8168 -- Realtek r8168 device driver for Linux (DKMS version)



also sprach Dmitry Smirnov <onlyjob@member.fsf.org> [2011.11.10.1250 +0100]:
> This is merely an alternative driver from hardware vendor.

… with a binary blob. Hence it is non-free.

Instead of expending time packaging this software, you should spend
the time convincing the vendor to get the Free Linux driver up to
shape, which will SAVE them ressources on future development and let
them benefit from the community.

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