On Tue, 6 Dec 2016 11:28:13 -0500
Steve Litt <slitt@???> wrote:

> OK fine, just have this yes or no question early in the install:
>
> =============================================================
> Are you willing to have the install try non-free drivers and firmware
> for your network, video, keyboard and mouse if free drivers and
> firmware aren't available or don't work? (Y/N):
> =============================================================
>
> You'll say no, and the first attempt so will I. But if it doesn't work
> with free-only, I'll try yes. Different strokes. You'll never get
> nonfree software, and I'll have maximal chance of getting an
> installation running.

Ready to bet the open-source talibans will find all kinds of excuses not to do this.

They clam to be for freedom of choice, but some are as bad as the systemd people

Cheers,

Ron.
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