Fri, 06 Jan 2017 22:45:47 +0100 Martin Hanson <greencopperm...@yandex.com> > Hi, > > I know that we cannot trust the hardware vendors and that all the > hardware is running firmware on ROMS, except some which are provided > be the kernel.
Hi Martin, This means you either remove parts you don't trust or power off the system. Your trust and choice of hardware is yours only personal preferences setup. When you start with contradicting statements you can't solve your problems. Fix yourself up with the parts that you trust and appreciate being happier. > However, I fail to understand the reason for this patch: > > http://cvsweb.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/distrib/miniroot/install.sub?f=h#rev1.654 The log says that it "Saves 141 precious bytes on the inside of the media." There is nothing preventing you from understanding the reason for the diff. > It was really nice when OpenBSD asked during installation. It is a matter of convenience and optimisation for which the group decided. You were already told numerous times your request does not change anything. It's a question overhead as there is one other obvious choice: break exit. To do as you were instructed already: remove the offending hardware parts. > Yes, it can be argued that since we cannot get any open hardware at > all it doesn't matter whether the firmware is located on a ROM or if > it's installed by the kernel, but if we use that logic we might as > well just use whatever binary driver blob the vendors make for > everything, right? No, it can not be argued. You have gone way beyond any polite useful talk. Your statements are malformed and do not present the reality but your rant. You were told many times your chosen topic is, inappropriately provocative. You are about 5 years and 2 months late to ask the question publicly again. > What have I misunderstood? > > Kind regards, > Martin You have misunderstood your complaint to add back the question solves this. You must carry out your questions to the hardware and firmware vendors now. You have asked your questions and they were answered. Now, use your powers to further your personal development, then report mission success upstream. Kind regards, Anton
