On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 07:29:05AM +0200, Simon Josefsson wrote: > My reason for using Debian is that I can rely on getting a 100% free > system, and then add non-free works on top of it when I chose to do so. > > For example, I install the firmware-iwlwifi package on my laptop because > I haven't been bothered to replace the wifi module with an Atheros wifi > module yet, even though I bought it five years ago. This flexibility > suits me well, and it does not seem to be in conflict with the > flexibility you appear to desire: using a non-free installer to install > these things automatically for you. My flexibility will no longer be > permitted by Proposal A and E.
As you keep repeating that: Proposal A and E explictly states: The included firmware binaries will normally be enabled by default where the system determines that they are required, **but where possible we will include ways for users to disable this at boot (boot menu option, kernel command line etc.).** You still have the flexibilty. You still can make the non-free firmware inert bits. The installer will still not *require* these bits to function. > /Simon
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