On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 05:12:49PM +0000, Anon Loli wrote: > On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 11:44:41PM -0400, openbsd_fr...@mail2tor.com wrote: > > Is fw_update the way to go to download firmware files for my intel > > wireless card? > > Yes. > Run `man fw_update` in your terminal. > > All free aka open-source firmware is included in the OS as far as I know (not > sure if it is in a separate fileset or what), and the non-free aka malware aka > CIA NSA, is AUTOMATICALLY installed on your computer by fw_update but it runs > only on installs, upgrades, and 1st boots after those, so if you got a new toy > you should run the command manually.
Also check out these links: https://www.openbsd.org/faq/ in general, but more specifically this time https://www.openbsd.org/faq/faq6.html
