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On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:40:15 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> And that is the problem with Debian and non-free software. Debian does
> not include a 'certified working' copy in its distro.

Debian doesn't have a problem with non-free software. In fact that's why 
they have had issues with the FSF.

https://itsfoss.com/news/fsf-does-not-consider-debian-a-free-distribution/

Then there is Stallman.

https://www.debian.org/vote/2021/vote_002

Lot of history there with Perens' and Raymond's rift with Stallman and 
Persens' and Raymond's subsequent feud. Raymond likes guns; Perens 
doesn't.