Is there any non free thing in Ubuntu Kernel

[Yorvyk]

On Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:49:29 +0800
Koh Choon Lin <2choonlin at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi
> 
> >> > > > So I think I we can have Ubuntu fork which has no non-free in shipment. But
> >> > > > it is not possible. :D
> >> > >
> >> > > Sure it is. It's called Debian stable.
> >> > >
> >> > But you still won't have a general purpose computer that can be running with 100% free software.
> >>
> >> Clarify please.
> >>
> > Even if you have an open BIOS there's still the firmware on the HDD/SSD that's proprietary.
> 
> I am not sure about this, can one install a new version of firmware on
> HDDs, akin to one can do with a modern BIOS?
> 
Yes they can, I've done it several times.
http://seagate.custkb.com/seagate/crm/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=207931


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Yorvyk