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).
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.
I’m curious why Debian doesn’t make the cut? PureOS is based on Debian and listed.
see https://www.gnu.org/distros/common-distros.html#Debian
Personally I think Debian is an excellent libre distro.
I believe PureOS went out of its way to remove any proprietary blobs from the stock Debian codebase.
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.
I stand corrected then!
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.