Tim a �crit :
> > i vote against including binary only stuff here. isn't this the point of
> > some distributions after all? to build a proprietary free operating system
>
> I agree with you Geoff as far as ideals are concerned. The source for these
> drivers *should* be available. However, as far as ease of use goes, more and
> more users are going to have current hardware, like the GeForce2, etc. For
> me it is no problem to go to the site and I know exactly where to get the
> drivers and who to talk to should issues arise. If everyone at Mandrake is
> wanting the distro to be one of the easiest to install as well as the most
> robust, I believe some of the binary drivers would be useful in the
> distribution. I don't mean to draw flames, and this is not a request for
> myself; it's a consideration for new users with newer hardware.
Those binaries could be provided on commercial CD for full boxed
distribution, and a README file explaining why they aren't included,
along with correct links and installation instruction, could be provided
on main CD ?
--
Guillaume Rousse
Iremia - Universit� de la R�union
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