Open-source firmware
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Open-source firmware is firmware that is published under an open-source license. It can be contrasted with proprietary firmware, which is published under a proprietary license or EULA.[1][2][3]
Examples
- OpenWrt
- coreboot
- SeaBIOS
- LinuxBoot
- Libreboot.org
- Libreboot.at: In March 2023, a new website, libreboot.at, and a GNU/FSF-sponsored project again using the Libreboot name was announced at LibrePlanet 2023.[4][5]
- PinePhone LTE modem[6]
Further reading
- "Open-Source Firmware Conference 2022 Slides & Videos Online". Phoronix. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
References
- ^ Williams, Elliot (2022-05-14). "Who Is Thinking About Open Source Firmware?". Hackaday. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ Banik, Subrata (2022). System firmware: an essential guide to open source and embedded solutions. Vincent Zimmer. ISBN 978-1-4842-7939-7. OCLC 1347731078.
- ^ Ridley, Jacob (2022-04-13). "There's huge potential for this 'unbrickable' open source BIOS now it's running on modern Intel PCs". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ "Libreboot - Free Software Directory". directory.fsf.org. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Taking control over the means of production: Free software boot — GNU MediaGoblin". media.libreplanet.org. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ By (2022-07-12). "Open Firmware For PinePhone LTE Modem – What's Up With That?". Hackaday. Retrieved 2022-10-22.