[EN] WiFi modules?

[sqlpython]

When I first booted the Siduction LiveCD my WiFi was not working.
Not surprising,as the iwlagn does not come up working in Squeeze nor Wheezy. However, When I processed a

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lsmod
 from the terminal
I see the iwlagn listed but the /lib/firmware lacks the iwlwifi  firmware usually necessary... or is it if compiled into the kernel?

 Once I install the firmware I must

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modprobe -r iwlagn
to make certain the original is removed before I

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modeprobe iwlagn

 Question: Why is the module included if it is not working without a reinstall of firmware..?

[devil]

The firmware itself is non-free, we cannot ship it. Therefore, during install, fw-detect tries to determine what firmware you need and offers to install it. If you deny that, you have to install it lateron after install.

greetz
devil

[sqlpython]

Thanks..
I see, the same action that Debian and many other GNUs take..
Not all Distros will do the same..
My iwlagn wifi will come up connected with a number of Distros.
Just taking risks I guess..

[devil]

Its not only about taking risks. For us its the belief that the DFSG is the best way to deal with the problem for now.

greetz
devil

[sqlpython]

Agreed.
Users have to set the example that if GNU DFSG is to become The standard we must follow our own higher standards. Slowly, this is evolving into software/hardware relationship where more and more proprietary softwares have available freeware. I for one go out of my way to deal with a Software Producer that has a freeware version & a version for profit. Rather then only a for profit version.
..When/If I require the Paid Version. I will deal with That Company.
..So every one wins.