I see references to deblobbed software, such as a deblobbed Linux kernel, or Mull, a deblobbed web browser. I scoured the Internet for definitions, but found none.
What is the definition of deblobbing? (If it has multiple definitions, I'm unaware of the fact.)
blobs are binary firmware, not distributed as source. they are necessary for certain hardware drivers to function, in whole or in part. As the source is not readily available, there are deblobbed distributions for opensource "purists".
In the firefox context, there are certain non-free portions of firefox code base, namely the branding and some mozilla services integrations. Those are removed. This is more about licensing then availability of the code.
