Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Re: Freedom issues with non-free firmware in external files

[Alexandre Oliva]

On Aug 17, 2009, Diego Saravia <address@hidden> wrote:

> 2009/8/17 Richard Stallman <address@hidden>

>     If users get the driver and microcode on their own, they can install
>     and run them.

> thats not the point

It is an important point nevertheless.

Do you acknowledge that point?  Do you agree with it, i.e., do you agree
that users can get the driver and firmware on their own and install it,
regardless of whatever ships in a Free System Distribution?

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