On Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:49:58 +0000 Brian <a...@cityscape.co.uk> wrote:
> On Fri 26 Feb 2021 at 16:28:56 -0500, Dan Ritter wrote: > > > to...@tuxteam.de wrote: > > > On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 06:41:40PM +0000, Brian wrote: > > > > > > [...] > > > > > > > A 64-bit netinstall is prominent on the Debian main page. The > > > > problem with that image is that it is unlikely to suit many users > > > > with wireless-only connectivity. No obvious escape route is > > > > advertised. Yes, I know - if a site search is conducted, a better > > > > (non-free) image will be located. Jumping through hoops comes to > > > > mind! > > > > > > No easy solution to that, sigh. > > > > Sure there is -- add a link directly underneath it saying "if > > you require wireless connectivity during the installation, you > > may need to use this [link: alternate installer]." > > "if you require wireless connectivity during the installation, we > have a much better installer for you. [link: alternate installer]." > > (Don't ask ask why the inferior installer is prominent :).) Snark aside, what's wrong with something like this: "Many wireless network cards (and even some wired ones) require non-free firmware to function properly. This firmware is not included in the standard installation images, due to Debian's free software ideals. If the network hardware your installation will rely upon requires such firmware, you may consider using the alternate non-free installation images available here." Celejar
