On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:21:56AM +0200, Robert Millan wrote: > > As you probably know, back in December last year it was decided [1] that the > Linux package shipped with Debian Lenny would include non-free code in it > (so-called "blobs" of binary-only firmware). > > While the majority of the project supported this decision, it is still true > that many of us users and developers feel strongly committed to freedom, and > would rather reject the practical benefit of that code than submit ourselves > to the restrictions that come with it. > > This is to announce that Debian packages of Linux-libre [2] are now available > for Lenny users who want to use them: > [snipp links]
no point in posting that to devel announce. this work is pointless and has no review at all by the debian kernel team. if you want a working and dfsg free converging linux-2.6 use our sid packages. we are actively working with upstream in getting allmost all drivers using request_firmware() and providing the corresponding linux-firmware in non-free. see http://wiki.debian.org/KernelFirmwareLicensing for status. excluding drivers/staging 2.6.29 is allmost there, upcoming 2.6.30 has further request_firmware() and dfsg improvements. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-devel-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
