Except that this doesn't require packaging: alsa-firmware is currently on its way into Medibuntu. See [0]. It is unsuitable for Ubuntu distribution (even via multiverse), as it has many licensing incompatibilities. Removing infringing parts of the package would result in crippling it, as so much would have to be taken out.
[0] https://code.launchpad.net/~medibuntu-maintainers/medibuntu/alsa- firmware.hardy ** Tags removed: needs-packaging -- Ubuntu is missing the alsa-firmware package https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/26294 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
