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
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
modprobe -r iwlagn
to make certain the original is removed before I
modeprobe iwlagn
Question: Why is the module included if it is not working without a reinstall of firmware..?
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
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..
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
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.