#coreboot — Public Fediverse posts

#Chrultrabook people, I have a #Chromebook and a #Chromebox that run #MrChromebox' #coreboot and I would like to update the firmware.

Currently I use a live USB with #LinuxMint XFCE, as it is easy to use and insecure enough for it to work.

The tools need access to read and write the firmware, which is quite deep.

I would like to enable that support on my main #NixOS system, at least sometimes, but don't know what is missing. Same on vanilla #Fedora btw, doesnt work there either.

The iomem=relaxed option is not enough, do you know what else is needed?

For NixOS and Chromebook support I found this amazing repo, but it is quite complex:

https://github.com/ninelore/flake

@[email protected] @coreboot

Конец дешёвых ПК и мировой кризис. Придётся экономить

Подорожание комплектующих изменило рынок. Тут происходит много странных на первый взгляд явлений: выходят ноутбуки с процессорами от телефонов (!?), появляются материнки на старой платформе AM4 (потому что память DDR4 намного дешевле DDR5), появились даже дисплеи для ноутбуков с частотой 1 Гц (это инновация для энергосбережения). Но есть и плюсы. Купленные в прошлые годы ПК останутся актуальными дольше обычного. Старые ПК получат новую жизнь. Разработчикам игр и ПО придётся умерить аппетиты — и оптимизировать софт для текущего железа, а не в расчёте на апгрейд. Потому что апгрейда не будет. Разработчикам придётся отложить генераторы нейрослопа кода — и сосредоточиться на вдумчивой оптимизации софта. А пользователям — экономить и выкручиваться.

https://habr.com/ru/companies/ruvds/articles/1018022/

#AM4 #AM5 #Debian #мировой_кризис #экономия #Linux_на_ноутбуке #Macbook_Neo #Coreboot #RAMpocalypse #ruvds_статьи

Конец дешёвых ПК и мировой кризис. Придётся экономить

Подорожание комплектующих изменило рынок. Тут происходит много странных на первый взгляд явлений: выходят ноутбуки с процессорами от телефонов (!?), появляются материнки на старой платформе AM4 (потому что память DDR4 намного дешевле DDR5), появились даже дисплеи для ноутбуков с частотой 1 Гц (это инновация для энергосбережения). Но есть и плюсы. Купленные в прошлые годы ПК останутся актуальными дольше обычного. Старые ПК получат новую жизнь. Разработчикам игр и ПО придётся умерить аппетиты — и оптимизировать софт для текущего железа, а не в расчёте на апгрейд. Потому что апгрейда не будет. Разработчикам придётся отложить генераторы нейрослопа кода — и сосредоточиться на вдумчивой оптимизации софта. А пользователям — экономить и выкручиваться.

https://habr.com/ru/companies/ruvds/articles/1018022/

#AM4 #AM5 #Debian #мировой_кризис #экономия #Linux_на_ноутбуке #Macbook_Neo #Coreboot #RAMpocalypse #ruvds_статьи

Конец дешёвых ПК и мировой кризис. Придётся экономить

Подорожание комплектующих изменило рынок. Тут происходит много странных на первый взгляд явлений: выходят ноутбуки с процессорами от телефонов (!?), появляются материнки на старой платформе AM4 (потому что память DDR4 намного дешевле DDR5), появились даже дисплеи для ноутбуков с частотой 1 Гц (это инновация для энергосбережения). Но есть и плюсы. Купленные в прошлые годы ПК останутся актуальными дольше обычного. Старые ПК получат новую жизнь. Разработчикам игр и ПО придётся умерить аппетиты — и оптимизировать софт для текущего железа, а не в расчёте на апгрейд. Потому что апгрейда не будет. Разработчикам придётся отложить генераторы нейрослопа кода — и сосредоточиться на вдумчивой оптимизации софта. А пользователям — экономить и выкручиваться.

https://habr.com/ru/companies/ruvds/articles/1018022/

#AM4 #AM5 #Debian #мировой_кризис #экономия #Linux_на_ноутбуке #Macbook_Neo #Coreboot #RAMpocalypse #ruvds_статьи

Конец дешёвых ПК и мировой кризис. Придётся экономить

Подорожание комплектующих изменило рынок. Тут происходит много странных на первый взгляд явлений: выходят ноутбуки с процессорами от телефонов (!?), появляются материнки на старой платформе AM4 (потому что память DDR4 намного дешевле DDR5), появились даже дисплеи для ноутбуков с частотой 1 Гц (это инновация для энергосбережения). Но есть и плюсы. Купленные в прошлые годы ПК останутся актуальными дольше обычного. Старые ПК получат новую жизнь. Разработчикам игр и ПО придётся умерить аппетиты — и оптимизировать софт для текущего железа, а не в расчёте на апгрейд. Потому что апгрейда не будет. Разработчикам придётся отложить генераторы нейрослопа кода — и сосредоточиться на вдумчивой оптимизации софта. А пользователям — экономить и выкручиваться.

https://habr.com/ru/companies/ruvds/articles/1018022/

#AM4 #AM5 #Debian #мировой_кризис #экономия #Linux_на_ноутбуке #Macbook_Neo #Coreboot #RAMpocalypse #ruvds_статьи

Happy Easter! 🐧 #Linux Weekly Roundup for April 5th, 2026: #GNOME 51's release schedule, #Archinstall 4.0, #KDE Plasma 6.7's new features, #Coreboot 26.03, #Netrunner 26, OBS Studio 32.1.1, #Artix Linux 2026.04, #AerynOS 2026.03, #OpenVPN 2.7.1, GNOME 49.5, #4MLinux 51.0, #Elive Linux's return, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-april-5th-2026

#OpenSource #FOSS #GNU

Happy Easter! 🐧 #Linux Weekly Roundup for April 5th, 2026: #GNOME 51's release schedule, #Archinstall 4.0, #KDE Plasma 6.7's new features, #Coreboot 26.03, #Netrunner 26, OBS Studio 32.1.1, #Artix Linux 2026.04, #AerynOS 2026.03, #OpenVPN 2.7.1, GNOME 49.5, #4MLinux 51.0, #Elive Linux's return, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-april-5th-2026

#OpenSource #FOSS #GNU

Happy Easter! 🐧 #Linux Weekly Roundup for April 5th, 2026: #GNOME 51's release schedule, #Archinstall 4.0, #KDE Plasma 6.7's new features, #Coreboot 26.03, #Netrunner 26, OBS Studio 32.1.1, #Artix Linux 2026.04, #AerynOS 2026.03, #OpenVPN 2.7.1, GNOME 49.5, #4MLinux 51.0, #Elive Linux's return, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-april-5th-2026

#OpenSource #FOSS #GNU

Happy Easter! 🐧 #Linux Weekly Roundup for April 5th, 2026: #GNOME 51's release schedule, #Archinstall 4.0, #KDE Plasma 6.7's new features, #Coreboot 26.03, #Netrunner 26, OBS Studio 32.1.1, #Artix Linux 2026.04, #AerynOS 2026.03, #OpenVPN 2.7.1, GNOME 49.5, #4MLinux 51.0, #Elive Linux's return, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-april-5th-2026

#OpenSource #FOSS #GNU

Happy Easter! 🐧 #Linux Weekly Roundup for April 5th, 2026: #GNOME 51's release schedule, #Archinstall 4.0, #KDE Plasma 6.7's new features, #Coreboot 26.03, #Netrunner 26, OBS Studio 32.1.1, #Artix Linux 2026.04, #AerynOS 2026.03, #OpenVPN 2.7.1, GNOME 49.5, #4MLinux 51.0, #Elive Linux's return, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-april-5th-2026

#OpenSource #FOSS #GNU

How do I get the motivation to fix this laptop mainboard?

The only thing wrong with it is the charge ports, but the problem is 44 of the 48 pads across the 2 type c ports are missing. (don't ask me how, I don't know either, its used since it was the only replacement board I could afford)

I've been putting it off for a few months now, I know what must be done, I just am too intimidated.

Any tips for reframing this problem so i stop putting it off would be appreciated

#rework #chromebook #coreboot #repair #righttorepair #brokenpads #laptop #laptops #soldering #idkwhatothertagstoput

How do I get the motivation to fix this laptop mainboard?

The only thing wrong with it is the charge ports, but the problem is 44 of the 48 pads across the 2 type c ports are missing. (don't ask me how, I don't know either, its used since it was the only replacement board I could afford)

I've been putting it off for a few months now, I know what must be done, I just am too intimidated.

Any tips for reframing this problem so i stop putting it off would be appreciated

#rework #chromebook #coreboot #repair #righttorepair #brokenpads #laptop #laptops #soldering #idkwhatothertagstoput

How do I get the motivation to fix this laptop mainboard?

The only thing wrong with it is the charge ports, but the problem is 44 of the 48 pads across the 2 type c ports are missing. (don't ask me how, I don't know either, its used since it was the only replacement board I could afford)

I've been putting it off for a few months now, I know what must be done, I just am too intimidated.

Any tips for reframing this problem so i stop putting it off would be appreciated

#rework #chromebook #coreboot #repair #righttorepair #brokenpads #laptop #laptops #soldering #idkwhatothertagstoput

RE: https://chaos.social/@sleepyowl/116126002122086149

This is such a good thread, but of all the replies and quote toots, no one has mentioned #coreboot #libreboot

Of course there are very old and limited number of boards that can run these, and i'm wondering if this could give a boost to more boards being supported.

#foss #opensource #hardware

Mir gehen langsam die (umsetzbaren) Ideen aus.

Es laufen hier #QubesOS, #GrapheneOS, #OpenWRT, #Proxmox, #Yunohost …

Der E-Book-Reader ist von #PocketBook.

Apps kommen per #Accrescent und #Obtainium.

Die wenigen Smart-Home-Devices haben #Tasmota.

Gebootet wird per #Coreboot.

Eingeloggt wird per HW Fido2 Provider, #KeePassDX, passage und (mangels Alternative) #Yubikey.

#DiDay #DID #DigitalIndependenceDay #DUT #DUTgemacht #UnplugTrump

Nu een talk over LibreBoot.
Een opensource bios is een mooie oplossing om chromebooks te ont-Googlen :awesome:

#LibreBoot #CoreBoot #Opensource #Bios #ChromeBook #Google #Fosdem

#Linux Weekly Roundup for December 28th, 2025: #elementaryOS 8.1, #Inkscape 1.4.3, #Parrot 7.0, #QEMU 10.2, #PorteuX 2.5, #Pinta 3.1, #postmarketOS 25.12, #RaspberryPi Imager 2.0.3, #Ruby 4.0, #GStreamer 1.26.10, #Coreboot 25.12, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-december-28th-2025

#OpenSource #FOSS #GNU

@torvalds the point is bass ackwards anyways. What we need is more #OpenFirmware as well as #OpenHardware.

It's about market precedent at the end of the day. It should be a consumer right to also receive the code for all the firmware used in the hardware purchased.

That's a separate problem entirely. It's a whole jungle of different licensing and distribution issues all together that shouldn't concern Linux.

This is why #CoreBoot is such a fantastic project and needs to be supported as well.

From #Coreboot to #Qubes: #Secure Hardware Deep Dive with #NovaCustom #techlore #linuxnotebooks #linuxlaptops #yt #privacy #security

https://youtu.be/oyQuwUJgPPY

@[email protected] @[email protected]

Is it worth mentioning or promoting minifree.org in the same breath? "Linux/BSD preinstalled laptops with Libreboot BIOS replacement".

https://minifree.org/

They will sell you, among other things, a heavily modified Lenovo Thinkpad T480 with Linux or BSD pre-installed.

#libreboot #minifree #linux #BSD #laptops #FOSS #coreboot

Proceeds fund libreboot development.

Oh no, #Intel platform detection isn't that easy.
There is no simple field like platform ID or something in #IFD to determine it.
Also, IFD fields have changed semantics a bit over time.

So #coreboot's ifdtool has some "guessing" and a list of known platforms to apply quirks, with the platform to be passed via CLI, not detected.

I will try my best to use information from the ME #firmware to get a rough idea, e.g. presence of CPDs.
I think that's the way to go.

*sigh*

https://github.com/coreboot/coreboot/blob/19feafc018f1b0f5184edd6bf4b4b068ef190dab/util/ifdtool/ifdtool.c#L323

Oh no, #Intel platform detection isn't that easy.
There is no simple field like platform ID or something in #IFD to determine it.
Also, IFD fields have changed semantics a bit over time.

So #coreboot's ifdtool has some "guessing" and a list of known platforms to apply quirks, with the platform to be passed via CLI, not detected.

I will try my best to use information from the ME #firmware to get a rough idea, e.g. presence of CPDs.
I think that's the way to go.

*sigh*

https://github.com/coreboot/coreboot/blob/19feafc018f1b0f5184edd6bf4b4b068ef190dab/util/ifdtool/ifdtool.c#L323

Oh no, #Intel platform detection isn't that easy.
There is no simple field like platform ID or something in #IFD to determine it.
Also, IFD fields have changed semantics a bit over time.

So #coreboot's ifdtool has some "guessing" and a list of known platforms to apply quirks, with the platform to be passed via CLI, not detected.

I will try my best to use information from the ME #firmware to get a rough idea, e.g. presence of CPDs.
I think that's the way to go.

*sigh*

https://github.com/coreboot/coreboot/blob/19feafc018f1b0f5184edd6bf4b4b068ef190dab/util/ifdtool/ifdtool.c#L323

Oh no, #Intel platform detection isn't that easy.
There is no simple field like platform ID or something in #IFD to determine it.
Also, IFD fields have changed semantics a bit over time.

So #coreboot's ifdtool has some "guessing" and a list of known platforms to apply quirks, with the platform to be passed via CLI, not detected.

I will try my best to use information from the ME #firmware to get a rough idea, e.g. presence of CPDs.
I think that's the way to go.

*sigh*

https://github.com/coreboot/coreboot/blob/19feafc018f1b0f5184edd6bf4b4b068ef190dab/util/ifdtool/ifdtool.c#L323

NovaCustom NUC Box mini PC has an Intel Meteor Lake processor and open source firmware

NovaCustom is a Dutch company that sells computers that put an emphasis on privacy and security features. For the past few years the company has been selling laptops that are available with a choice of Windows or several different GNU/Linux distributions. And more recently the company started loading its notebooks computers with open source firmware rather than a proprietary BIOS/UEFI […]

#asrockNucBox100h #coreboot #dasharo #miniPc #novacustom #nucBox #openSource

Read more: https://liliputing.com/novacustom-nuc-box-mini-pc-has-an-intel-meteor-lake-processor-and-open-source-firmware/

🚀 Just launched: the NUC Box – compact, powerful, and open.
Powered by Intel Meteor Lake, up to 96GB DDR5, Dasharo coreboot, Thunderbolt 4, 2.5G Ethernet, optional WiFi 7.

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📦 Ships early September
⏳ Offer ends August 1

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#NUCBox #FOSS #homelab #coreboot #MiniPC #Dasharo #OpenHardware

3, 2, 1, ...

#coreboot #dasharo #apu2 #netboot

Don’t Support the Coreboot Project
—MALIBAL

｢ Instead of support and collaboration, we faced inflated prices, poor communication, and what we perceived as incompetence from coreboot leaders and consultants. Our efforts ultimately fell apart, not due to technical challenges, but because of what we see as unethical practices within the coreboot community ｣

https://www.malibal.com/features/dont-support-the-coreboot-project/

#coreboot #opensource #linuxhardware

🔋 Disabling the Intel Management Engine (ME) leads to battery draining in suspend mode due to modern standby (S0ix). In this guide, we will workaround this issue by setting up a suspend-then-hibernate policy.

https://novacustom.com/prevent-battery-draining-while-suspending-with-me-disabled-linux/

#coreboot #ime #intelme #s0ix #laptopbattery

Discover methods to check and secure the firmware integrity of your NovaCustom laptop through detailed instructions provided in our latest guide. 💻🕵️‍♂️🛡️

https://novacustom.com/how-to-verify-the-integrity-of-your-firmware/

#FirmwareSecurity #coreboot #OpenSourceSecurity #FirmwareIntegrity #TechSecurity

Geeky friends, I have a #thinkpad related question:

I have a #t400 running #libreboot / #coreboot and #OpenBSD. What's the most modern/fastest wifi card it can handle?

#TechnicalJiggeryPokery
#AskFedi
#RetroComputing

day 3 about Hardware for Linux takes us to firmware and non-x86 with @[email protected] , Think Penguin, MNT and @PINE64

https://www.spiralarray.com/blog/2024/02/06/firmware_and_non-x86.html

#hw4FLOSS #LinuxLaptops #FLOSSfirmware #Libreboot #Coreboot

Want some #barebox swag? Come to the #coreboot booth in building K level 2 #FOSDEM @barebox

We've streamlined📈 and heavily reduced prices📉 for our #coreboot #flashing services for #Thinkpads #X200, X230, #T440p. Now available from less then EUR 25. https://shop.vikings.net/product-category/coreboot-flashing-services/ /thum

#AMD Details #openSIL For Advancing Open-Source System Firmware

https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Detailed #Coreboot

#AMD Details #openSIL For Advancing Open-Source System Firmware

https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Detailed #Coreboot

DOOM? In Your BIOS? More Likely Than You Think! - We’ve seen hackers run DOOM on a variety of appliances, from desk phones to pregna... - https://hackaday.com/2022/06/12/doom-in-your-bios-more-likely-than-you-think/ #softwaredevelopment #computerhacks #doesitrundoom #willitdoom? #coreboot #bios #doom #uefi

We thought we’d show it off this Oryx Pro by taking a picture of it by a pile of chopped wood. Random? Maybe, but it makes sense to us.

#system76 #OryxPro #laptops #linux #coreboot #computers #tech #technology https://nitter.net/system76/status/1460690646717673482/photo/1

🐦🔗: https://nitter.net/system76/status/1460690646717673482

Star Labs Releases Coreboot 7 Open-Source Firmware for Its Linux Laptops with New Features

https://9to5linux.com/star-labs-releases-coreboot-7-open-source-firmware-for-its-linux-laptops-with-new-features

#Linuxlaptop #StarLabs #Coreboot #open-sourcefirmware #Linuxfirmware

They say that if your setup says our name 3 times, it summons a social media manager to post it to our feed…

But this is just a rumor.

#System76 #Oryxpro #computersetup #workstation #Linux #Laptops #Computers #Hardware #setup #Technology #Coreboot https://nitter.net/system76/status/1414638949503492103/photo/1

🐦🔗: https://nitter.net/system76/status/1414638949503492103

This setup is powered by the Oryx Pro and it’s amazing.

📷: @disassociation955i on Instagram

#System76 #OryxPro #Laptop #Setup #PoweredbySystem76 #Linux #Coreboot #Firmware #Hardware #Popos https://nitter.net/system76/status/1397963067804340230/photo/1

🐦🔗: https://nitter.net/system76/status/1397963067804340230

How many monitors do you prefer? Are vertical monitors a must?

#System76 #OryxPro #Laptop #Workstation #Linux #Coreboot #OpenSource https://nitter.net/system76/status/1381660140630315013/photo/1

🐦🔗: http://nitter.net/system76/status/1381660140630315013

@tuxedocomputers Nä, so etwas kommt mir nicht auf den Tisch. :p Als ich meinen TUXEDO Laptop bekam, habe ich erst #FreeBSD bzw #TrueOS darauf ausprobiert, aber das hatte Probleme mit dem #ACPI für die GPU. Dann war der logische nächste Gedanke: #installgentoo!

Btw, ihr könntet mal #coreboot auf den Tisch zaubern und #Firmware updates über #LVFS anbieten. ✨ Das wäre echt cool. 👩🏻‍💻 Und es würde euch sicherlich einiges erleichtern. ;)

Intel is working on OPEN-SOURCING the FSP - would be huge win for Coreboot & security.

FSP (Firmware Support Package) is a firmware initialisation and management infrastructure to easily integrate into a boot loader of the developer’s choice.

Coreboot is an Open Source project to provide auditability and maximum control over tech.

===> https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Intel-Open-Source-FSP-Likely

===> https://blogs.coreboot.org/
_
#Coreboot #FSP #Intel #opensourcing #PCboot

#Technology I #feelgoodabout:
- #P2P
- #IPv6
- #Blockchain
- #OSM, #Wikipedia
- #OpenRISC, #Coreboot
- #Lisp, #Lua, #Go, #Python, #Rust
- #XMPP, IRC, (Signal)
- #BSD, *NIX, #MirageOS
- #eInk
- #HTML5, #CSS, #SVG
- #git

Technology I #dontfeelgoodabout
- #NAT, #IPSec
- #Bitcoin
- #Android
- #JavaScript, #Java, .NET,
- #x64, #ARM
- #DRM
- #DPI
- #Whatsapp, #Hangouts, #iChat, ...
- #Electron
- anything from #Apple later than 2006

Your turn!

Disagree? Try to #changemymind!

(It's an experiment)