Ben Hutchings <b...@decadent.org.uk> writes: > On Fri, 2011-06-03 at 11:42 -0400, John Sullivan wrote: >> Thomas Goirand <z...@debian.org> writes: >> >> > The point is to have a system so that manufacturers can write "this >> > system supports Debian". If they don't want to do the work, we could, >> > and help each other by having a list of hardware that is known to work >> > with Debian, and a list of hardware with issues. If they do, it's best, >> > and IMHO we should help. Finally, I believe we should have a central >> > point on Debian's website so that this can happen. >> > >> > Maybe a wiki page might be a good start, until we setup something better. >> > >> >> Such a database is being generated now at http://h-node.com. The FSF is >> also consolidating its former compatible hardware database there. Since >> h-node lists hardware that works without proprietary drivers or >> proprietary firmware, it should be a good fit for Debian main from >> Squeeze on. > > Almost every peripheral device today runs some software (firmware) on an > embedded processor or microcontroller, which is generally non-free (see > http://mjg59.livejournal.com/91123.html for examples). > > A few people consider that devices are more 'free' if they don't require > the host to help them load this firmware. And h-node may be useful for > those people, but not for the large majority who realise that > downloading non-free firmware won't taint their precious bodily fluids. >
Debian main uses the same standard as h-node. -john -- -John Sullivan -http://wjsullivan.net -GPG Key: AE8600B6 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-project-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/87ipsm469w....@myles.home.wjsullivan.net
