* On 2012 25 Jan 03:43 -0600, Stayvoid wrote: > Hello! > > I want to install Debian. > Does it contain any non-free software? How to check it? > > Is there a way to use Debian without non-free software?
The default is the way. That said, you may find that depending on your hardware that the experience will be less than satisfactory. Some hardware, particularly that found on laptops and various integrated systems, will require firmware blobs found in the firmware-linux-nonfree package to enable things like wireless, sound, and video capabilities. I'm not saying that it's not possible to run with only Free Software but be aware of any limitations when you do. Nor am I advocating for non-free software, just noting reality as it exists. Also, be aware that certain GNU documentation is not found in the main section due to its license being judged as too restrictive per the DFSG. - Nate >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20120125131128.ge5...@n0nb.us
