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This makes it easier to get started with Debian.

If the project, or motivated users want to detail exactly how to run Debian without nonfree firmware, that would be great.

And just as the nonfree installer was available but kept slightly hidden (even though it's difficult to install on just about any laptop without it), I'm sure there will be Debian Developers motivated to continue providing a fully free installer for those who want it.

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Clarification: I know there are instructions in the Debian documentation on how to put nonfree firmware on a USB drive and to use that drive with the free installer, but it's so much easier to just use the nonfree installer if you're going to be using nonfree firmware. Why make it hard if you're using the bits anyway?

That said, I'd love to see a lot more people writing about what hardware works with free firmware so we can decide if we want to go in that direction. I am all for that.

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