On Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:08:56 -0500, John Scott <jsc...@posteo.net> wrote: >1. Unlike with SSD firmware, there are wireless cards that use libre firmware >and some are still manufactured and quite easy to attain. The goalpost for >free software moves with what has been achieved. >One used to have to accept using a proprietary BIOS, but not anymore; >Coreboot/Libreboot have pushed that boundary, so now it's been realized as >something attainable. When the first libre SSD comes out, then we can worry >about SSD freedom, because then we'll be able to lend our support.
Okay. What you're saying is: "Debian, your universal operating system that only works if you use ten year old hardware after serious tinkering". This is as far away from a useable system like a 1988 Diesel Engine from modern pollution standards. As Philipp said correctly, super interesting from a research point of view, but inacceptable to a mere user. Greetings Marc -- -------------------------------------- !! No courtesy copies, please !! ----- Marc Haber | " Questions are the | Mailadresse im Header Mannheim, Germany | Beginning of Wisdom " | Nordisch by Nature | Lt. Worf, TNG "Rightful Heir" | Fon: *49 621 72739834
