List of Free GNU/Linux Distributions - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation
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  • abbenm
    6·
    3 years ago

    I’m curious why Debian doesn’t make the cut? PureOS is based on Debian and listed.

    • AgreeableLandscapeOPM
      5·
      3 years ago

      I believe PureOS went out of its way to remove any proprietary blobs from the stock Debian codebase.

    • GenkiFeral
      2·
      3 years ago

      because it allows for the nonfree version to be installed - which I have. I want the free version, but am too stupid to figure out all of the software that I’ll need for it (bluetooth, Wifi, maybe monitors, maybe USBs/flashdrive, idk.). I tried for days to get the FOSS software for my Nvidia GPU to work, but gave up and installed Nvidia software instead - in a few minutes.

  • dinomug
    4·
    3 years ago

    Some years ago, I gave a try to Trisquel. It’s the most friendly-user distro in the list, basically a free/libre Ubuntu clone. This week I installed Guix in my old Sony Vaio laptop, it’s pretty amazing the package management and system config, but it’s somewhat complex. I am seeing if in the future install Parabola on another laptop I have.

    Tip: Before installing any free/libre distro, check your PC/Laptop hardware, specially wifi devices, because these are lacking of free/libre drivers or firmwares.