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Re: [LUG] Moan, and thanks google. Refurb lap top

 

On Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:06:17 +0100 (BST)
Gordon Henderson <gordon+lug@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello Gordon,

>there were issues years back with the Wi-Fi needing "non free" drivers
>but I think that's mostly been resolved now.

Only just.  There was recently a vote to decide what approach to use.
The decision was to include some non-free firmware in boot images so
things will work 'out of the box' (esp. wifi).  All this happened within
the last few months.  It upset a few people, but ultimately, is of great
benefit to Debian I believe.

Of course, derivatives, such as Devuan, have always been able to go
their own way.

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