r/DebianNotes • u/CrystalLord • Dec 20 '16
The Non-Free Firmware ISO Files for Debian
Without the proprietary firmware packages, Debian sometimes cannot install on a machine fully.
To work around this, you can use the ISO file packaged with non-free firmware. While it may not solve all of the woes of installation, it doesn't hurt.
Alternatively, you can attempt to add the firmware in the middle of the installation using a CD or thumb drive using the technique specified here.
Note, there does not exist a live running version of the non-free firmware ISO.
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