List of Free GNU/Linux Distributions - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation
www.gnu.org
  • abbenm@lemmy.ml
    5·
    3 years ago

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

      • Echedenyan@lemmy.ml
        7·
        3 years ago

        It is explained in other article in the same website.

        The problem is that Debian endorses NonFree software by hosting it in the repositories and providing certain guides.

        There are no “blobs” or nonfree software in the main repository and normal installation (you can enable these nonfree repositories manually or using an expert install).

        A Debian installation is fully free.

    • GenkiFeral@lemmy.ml
      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@lemmy.ml
    2·
    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.