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Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Free firmware - A redefinition of the term and a n


From: David Craven
Subject: Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Free firmware - A redefinition of the term and a new metric for it's measurement.
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 19:18:35 +0100

Hi Taylan,

> Being freely redistributeable doesn't make a blob free software
> obviously, so endorsing such blobs would be out of the question as per
> the core principles of the FSF.  Correct me if I misunderstand.

The requirements I proposed for the definition of free firmware is
already more than most companies are willing to do. Any company
willing to do these things should IMO get a medal pinned on their
chest and not be disadvantaged.



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