On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 02:54:02PM +0400, Wesley MOUEDINE ASSABY wrote: > Hi, > > I just installed a fresh snapshot 5.0-beta, i noticed at the end of > installation a new feature : > "Install non-free firmwares on first boot", what is it exactly ? > As an aside, installation is always clear, simple, very good jobs !! > > cheers, > > Wesley M. >
This option will download and install firmware files for things like wireless chips, files that due to licensing issues the companies involved forbid OpenBSD from distributing as part of the OpenBSD sets. Is this a stupid thing for them to do? Yes. .... Ken
