How to Enable the Non-Free Repository on Void Linux for Proprietary Driver and Firmware Support
Learn how to enable the non-free repository on Void Linux to access and install essential proprietary drivers and firmware, including Wi-Fi, GPU, and multimedia codecs. This step-by-step guide ensures your system supports a wide range of hardware devices with improved compatibility and performance.
To successfully install proprietary Wi-Fi firmware on Void Linux, it’s essential to enable the non-free repository and install the required wireless firmware packages. This ensures that your system can detect and use Wi-Fi chipsets such as Atheros, Broadcom, Intel, and Realtek on Void Linux.
- Full support for Atheros, Intel, Broadcom, and Realtek chipsets
- Improved Wi-Fi signal stability and performance
- Access to non-free drivers via XBPS package manager
- Easy configuration of firmware packages
- Support for minimal and lightweight systems
1. Enabling Non-Free Repo
Now to Enable the Non-Free Repository for Void Linux
Simply play:sudo xbps-install -S void-repo-nonfree
And again:sudo xbps-install -Su
2. Installing Firmware
How to Install Firmware on Void Linux
This step will show you how to install all the essential non-free firmware packages for Void Linux Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other hardware support.