On Sunday 31 August 2008 14:47:33 Stefanik Gábor wrote: > On a related note, I think we should make b43 load > wl_apsta.o/wl_apsta_mimo.o directly, and cut out the firmware in the > memory, as the cut-out firmware files are illegal to distribute, > meaning that a distro can't include a ready-to-use b43 driver, even if > they consider shipping non-free (but distributable) components OK. > This prevents distros from enabling online installation through a > Broadcom wireless card, as the boot CD can't include the necessary > firmware.
This is not going to happen, as it will _not_ improve the legal situation. We are _not_ going to put fwcutter into the kernel. That is completely insane and makes no sense at all. Cut the firmware in userspace! -- Greetings Michael. _______________________________________________ Bcm43xx-dev mailing list [email protected] https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/bcm43xx-dev
