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Re:NixOS Is Not Reproducible by viraptor on Saturday October 26, 2024 @08:41AM (#41954405)
> Not free software by default is NOT reproducible.

Changing a licence on some software doesn't change the compilation. The licence is completely orthogonal to whether software is reproducible or not.

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Re:NixOS Is Not Reproducible by anthk on Saturday October 26, 2024 @09:24AM (#41954595)
How do I recompile binary blobs?
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Re:NixOS Is Not Reproducible by kazinator on Saturday October 26, 2024 @09:59AM (#41954759)
You don't. So the blob that is packaged and installed is identical to the one in the repository. Hence, it has no reproducibility issue.
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Re:NixOS Is Not Reproducible by viraptor on Saturday October 26, 2024 @09:42AM (#41954677)
Non-free does not mean compiled. Here's a non-free script which I grant you the right to view but not execute or copy:

    echo foobar
Reproducible, compiled and free are all orthogonal.
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