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Nonfree software found in GNU Boot releases again, many distros affected.
(savannah.gnu.org)
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Appreciated if someone can explain what is the problem and its context in simple terms 🙏
I understand the GNU "framework" is built on free, open source software. So I don't understand how one can "discover" that there were pieces of non-free software there... They were put there by mistake?
They were put there for some testing and from their mailing list it sounds like it will be removed as it's unnecessary.
https://mail.coreboot.org/hyperkitty/list/coreboot@coreboot.org/thread/6JI7KTJ3QVK6Q5BLNWREX2IBVZP7GCLP/
edit: "there is a general advisory committee made up of any individuals who wish to help out and discuss their thoughts with the leadership board. This is done at bi-weekly meetings, which all members of the project are invited to attend and contribute."
https://coreboot.org/leadership.html
Cheers! Got a bit clearer now.