06/06/08: Changed to reflect proper package. ** Summary changed:
- ipw2100 and like cards are not "free" + Intel Wireless Restrictions: ipw2100, ipw2200 are not Free ** Description changed: The Intel series of wireless adapters requires the usage of a binary blob firmware. Should this not be treated as a 'restricted' driver? Nvidia's driver also requires the binary blob approach and is listed as a 'restricted driver.' + + In particular, please note that in order to utilize the firmware, the + end user is subject to a EULA (no mention in Ubuntu's installation + procedure): + + EULA for ipw2100: http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net/firmware.php?fid=4 + EULA for ipw2200: http://ipw2200.sourceforge.net/firmware.php?fid=7 + + The 3945 has a binary microcode blob that has a license as well, but + doesn't seem as crippling: + + http://bughost.org/ipw3945/LICENSE ** Tags added: intel ipw2100 ipw2200 wireless ** Changed in: linux-ubuntu-modules-2.6.24 (Ubuntu) Sourcepackagename: linux-meta => linux-ubuntu-modules-2.6.24 ** Also affects: linux-ubuntu-modules-2.6.22 (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Description changed: The Intel series of wireless adapters requires the usage of a binary - blob firmware. + blob firmware. In particular, consistent across all of the binary blob + firmware files is the following clause: + + "Do not use or load this firmware (the "Software") until you have + carefully read the following terms and conditions. By loading or using + the Software, you agree to the terms of this Agreement. If you do not + wish to so agree, do not install or use the Software." + + As such, the EULA is not presented to the user. According to the web + page, one must accept the EULA before using the binary blob firmware. Should this not be treated as a 'restricted' driver? Nvidia's driver also requires the binary blob approach and is listed as a 'restricted - driver.' + driver' as it too requires an accepting of a EULA. - In particular, please note that in order to utilize the firmware, the - end user is subject to a EULA (no mention in Ubuntu's installation - procedure): - + EULA locations for the relevant firmware blobs: EULA for ipw2100: http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net/firmware.php?fid=4 EULA for ipw2200: http://ipw2200.sourceforge.net/firmware.php?fid=7 The 3945 has a binary microcode blob that has a license as well, but doesn't seem as crippling: http://bughost.org/ipw3945/LICENSE -- Intel Wireless Restrictions: ipw2100, ipw2200 are not Free https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/179139 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
