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+/* This file lists non-free firmware packages used by d-i (for all arches) */
+ixp4xx-microcode
+atmel-firmware
+firmware-bnx2
+firmware-ipw3945
+firmware-iwlwifi
+firmware-qlogic
+firmware-ralink
+libertas-firmware
+zd1211-firmware