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Re: Non-free firmware [was: Debian install Question]

From Dan Ritter <dsr@randomstring.org>
Newsgroups linux.debian.user
Subject Re: Non-free firmware [was: Debian install Question]
Date 2021-02-26 22:30 +0100
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tomas@tuxteam.de wrote: 
> On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 06:41:40PM +0000, Brian wrote:
> 
> [...]
> 
> > A 64-bit netinstall is prominent on the Debian main page. The
> > problem with that image is that it is unlikely to suit many users
> > with wireless-only connectivity. No obvious escape route is
> > advertised. Yes, I know - if a site search is conducted, a better
> > (non-free) image will be located. Jumping through hoops comes to
> > mind!
> 
> No easy solution to that, sigh.

Sure there is -- add a link directly underneath it saying "if
you require wireless connectivity during the installation, you
may need to use this [link: alternate installer]."

-dsr-

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