https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trisquel
According to the link posted above.
Chris Fisher and Matt Hartley of the The Linux Action Show! praised the
design, ease of use, and hardware support of Trisquel 5.5 and Trisquel 5.5
Mini, but found that the Linux-libre kernel found in Trisquel impedes
functionality of proprietary wireless devices. They argued that the
distribution was targeting power users and that new users should use a
different distribution.
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I meant no disrespect to no one, but let's face it. I;m going to speak my
mind.
I understand clearly all the "mambo", "rumble" and "jumbo", about
Linux-libre kernel and the policies that suits it.
No need to preach about it!
But. to "short change" support of some WiFi proprietary driver devices, is
not good in my opinion.
We the users, should have the option to choose and not be forced or be
persuaded to buy more hardware. because is compatible with that Linux-libre
kernel.
Not only that, If you want to keep people in the network of
GNU/LINUX-Trisquel and Linux-libre kernel, then open up, let the users decide
for themselves and balance the consequences of using proprietary WiFi
drivers.
Those "ideologies of the Linux-libre kernel to be "Pure and righteous
software." is OK for others, but for me, there is more to the hidden agendas.
As a user, all I want for my hardware is to function, not to be judge or be
controlled by some " Linux-libre kernel-GNU-LINUX Ideology".
In other hand: If you have a PC that you paid for, hundreds of dollars, 10
years ago or thousand of dollars today. Compatibility and functionality is
the name of the game! not restrictions.
At the end of the day, we are The ones who paid for that desktop or laptop.
I feel by restricting Linux-libre kernel, from functioning with other WiFi
drivers or propitiatory devices, is more of taking away my freedom of choice
and functionality.
If you want to be competitive give options not restrictions.
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Probably, some of y'all GNU/LINUX-Linux-libre kernel CONVERTS will be
saying:
Who cares! I'm insane!
I care, because I'm the owner OF THAT PC and it is my investment and not
you!
Yes, I'm insane about Linux-libre kernel and GNU-LINUX , but not a fool!
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Go and hang me!
Guess What?
I believe in GNU/LINUX/Linux-libre kernel but not completely, there is "NO
perfect software" out there.
P.S.
Economically: If you want more revenues from donations, then free! those
WifI proprietary drivers, from being hostages. Stop that "GNU LINUX" and
"Linux-libre kernel," discriminatory behavior. You are scaring people away!
Respectfully
This is just my humble opinion.
Jodiendo
