Add the possibility to remove non-free packages while starting the live system (and during system install)

Registered by Eugenio Paolantonio

While the non-free list of packages to be installed by default is increasing, we should provide a sane way to remove these bits while starting system and during system install.

All of our non-free packages are installed by system-nonfree metapackage, so we may create a script that checks package's dependencies and uninstalls them.
This script should be included in the standard distribution and a nonfree removal option should be added during boot time (live).

The installer should prompt the user if he wants to leave non-free bits installed or not.

Blueprint information

Status:
Complete
Approver:
Semplice Development Team
Priority:
High
Drafter:
Eugenio Paolantonio
Direction:
Needs approval
Assignee:
Eugenio Paolantonio
Definition:
Approved
Series goal:
Accepted for emily
Implementation:
Implemented
Milestone target:
milestone icon emily-alpha2
Started by
Eugenio Paolantonio
Completed by
Eugenio Paolantonio

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