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Re: Installation: Load non-free wifi firmware (iwlwifi)
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Chris Marusich |
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Re: Installation: Load non-free wifi firmware (iwlwifi) |
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Sun, 25 Mar 2018 07:34:32 +0200 |
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Hi Pierre,
Pierre Neidhardt <address@hidden> writes:
> linux-libre turns off the ability to load non-free firmware. Why is
> it so?
I did a little bit of searching on the Internet, and it seems to me like
the reason why Linux-libre turns off the ability to load non-free
firmware is because the project does not want to induce you to use
non-free software. For details, you may find this article and the
linked email threads interesting:
"The trouble with firmware" by Jake Edge, January 5, 2011
https://lwn.net/Articles/421680/
> Is it possible to re-enable the feature?
My understanding is that discussions about how to use non-free software
are not allowed on the GNU Guix email lists. We're happy to help you
figure out how to solve your problems using free software, though!
> If not, are there other ways around the issue?
As Ludo mentioned elsewhere, using a dongle is one good option. What
prevents you from using a dongle?
Another option is to find a system that respects your freedom and does
not require proprietary software to run. I have a LibreBoot laptop I
purchased from MiniFree, and I love it! I know that purchasing a
replacement computer that respects your freedom can seem like an
expensive option, but if you have the money, then it's an option:
https://minifree.org/
You may also be interested in looking at:
https://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/endorsement/respects-your-freedom
--
Chris
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