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

[Rubén Rodríguez Pérez]

El mié, 19-08-2009 a las 09:51 -0300, Diego Saravia escribió:
> > Why does the firmware load mechanism need to be disabled? I'd have
> > thought leaving it enabled is more likely to encourage development on
> > free alternatives (by lowering the barrier to entry when it comes to
> > testing them).
> > kk
> 
> $agree++;

I think we are miscommunicating here.

Quoting your response to Karl Berry:

>> So ... how about if the GPL'd code is included, but with a disabled
>> firmware loading mechanism, and instead of printing the missing fw
>> files, they print an error message with an explanation why the device
>> is not supported? 

[trimmed]

>its ok, its what ututo does

I'm lost. Does this mean that Ututo's kernel is already not requesting
non-free firmware, but you'd like to change it back?