After a half-year of growth, Libreboot 20221214 is now accessible for this downstream of Coreboot that’s targeted on software program freedom and offering totally open-source firmware assist. Libreboot additionally enhances the expertise with an automatic construct system and different adjustments within the identify of software program freedom and being user-friendly.
This launch follows Libreboot merging with osboot final month, which in flip led to extra motherboards now being supported. Osboot was one other venture began by Libreboot founder Leah Rowe however then determined to merge it again into Libreboot and in impact develop into the brand new codebase.
With regards to new x86 desktop motherboard assist there may be the ASUS P2B-LS / P3B-F motherboards, which return to the outdated Socket Slot 1 days. There may be additionally now QEMU photographs accessible. However the remainder of the brand new x86 assist with this Libreboot launch are numerous Lenovo ThinkPads together with the T430, X230, X230EDP, T440p, W541, X220, T420, and X230. As normal, totally on the older-end of the spectrum because of the deal with offering totally free software program firmware that is not encumbered by the Intel FSP and different blobs.
The Libreboot brand.
On the Arm entrance there may be assist for a lot of extra Chromebooks. Among the many now-supported Arm units with this Libreboot replace are the Samsung Chromebook 2 11″ and 13″ fashions, HP Chromebook 11 G1, Samsung Chromebook XE303, HP Chromebook 14 G3, Acer Chromebook 13, ASUS Chromebit CS10, ASUS CHromebook Flip C100PA, ASUS Chromebook C201PA, ASUS Chromebook Flip C101, and Samsung Chromebook Plus v1.
Downloads and extra particulars on the opposite Libreboot 20221214 adjustments for this Coreboot distribution through Libreboot.org.