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diff --git a/site/index.php b/site/index.php index b7428cc..4f2f706 100644 --- a/site/index.php +++ b/site/index.php @@ -39,28 +39,23 @@ </p> <h1><?php echo gettext("Libreboot project"); ?></h1> <p> - Libreboot is a free BIOS or UEFI firmware replacement (<a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">free as in freedom</a>), - based on <a href="http://coreboot.org/">coreboot</a>. We refer to libreboot as <em>boot firmware</em>, low-level software + Libreboot is a free BIOS or UEFI firmware replacement (<a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">free as in freedom</a>). + We refer to libreboot as <em>boot firmware</em>, low-level software that runs when you turn your computer on, which initializes the hardware and starts a bootloader for your operating system. <a href="docs/index.html#why">Learn more</a> </p> <p> - Most people in the global <a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">free software</a> community are using free operating systems; namely, the <a href="https://gnu.org/">GNU operating system</a>. - However, most people still rely on <a href="https://gnu.org/philosophy/proprietary/">proprietary</a> boot firmware. - The goal of the libreboot project is identical to that of the <a href="https://gnu.org/">GNU project</a> and <a href="https://fsf.org/">Free Software Foundation</a>, which is to ensure that everyone - has the freedom to use, study, modify and share software; in other words, the freedom to truly own and control the technology that they use. We want everyone to be able to use free software, exclusively. + Libreboot also qualifies as an open source BIOS or UEFI firmware replacement, but we prefer the term <em><a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">free software</a></em>. Open source merely talks about + access to source code, but <a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.html">fails</a> to teach users to value their freedom. </p> <p> - Libreboot is <em><strong><a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">free software</a></strong></em>; we do not use the term <em>"open source"</em>, because that term <em>ignores</em> the ethical ideals of the free software movement, focusing only on practicality and efficiency (short term convenience). Read <a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.html">this article</a> for more information. - However, libreboot also qualifies as an open source BIOS or UEFI firmware replacement, even if we don't like the open source argument (open source fails to teach users to value their freedom; it leads to proprietary software being <em>accepted</em> by the general public, even though the development, promotion and distribution of proprietary - software is <em><a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/why-free.html">unethical</a></em> and <em><a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/compromise.html">never the solution</a></em>). + Most people rely on <a href="https://gnu.org/philosophy/proprietary/">proprietary</a> boot firmware, even if they use free + operating systems like <a href="https://www.gnu.org/distros/">GNU/Linux</a>. + Libreboot follows the <a href="https://gnu.org/">GNU project</a> in attempting to create + a world where everyone has the freedom to use, study, adapt and share software. In other words: to truly own and control the technology that they use. </p> <p> - Libreboot provides a fully free (deblobbed) coreboot tree, called <em>coreboot-libre</em>, with <a href="http://www.coreboot.org/Payloads">payloads</a> and utilities already included. It attempts to make coreboot - easy to use, by providing a fully automated build and installation process (and <em>tested, stable releases</em>), along with documentation designed for non-technical users. - You don't even need to build from source if you don't want to; ROM images and utilities are also included in each release, pre-compiled from the available source code. - </p> - <p> - Libreboot has many practical advantages over proprietary firmware, such as faster boot speeds and better security. For example, you can <a href="docs/gnulinux/grub_boot_installer.html#encryption">install GNU/Linux with an encrypted /boot/ directory</a>, <a href="http://www.coreboot.org/GRUB2#signed_kernels">verify a GPG signature on your kernel before booting it</a>, <em>load a kernel from the flash chip</em>, and more! + Libreboot provides an automated build system, which integrates a <em>deblobbed</em> coreboot tree and <a href="http://www.coreboot.org/Payloads">payloads</a>. + ROM images are provided, in addition to utilities, all built from the available source code, with documentation aimed at non-technical users. </p> <p> <strong><a href="gnu/">We are working on getting libreboot certified as an official component of the GNU system.</a></strong> @@ -104,23 +99,6 @@ under their <em>Respects your Freedom</em> certification. </p> </div> - <div> - <h1> - Libreboot is important, but this is also important: - </h1> - <h2>FCC in the USA is trying to make free software in WiFi-enabled devices illegal!</h2> - <p> - This is unacceptable. It will mean that devices can no longer be freed. This has an implication for - routers, laptops and just about anything that has a radio device in it. It will also have serious implications - for the libreboot project, if it is permitted to pass. - </p> - <p> - Not in the USA? That doesn't matter. The FCC's decision here will affect everyone. - </p> - <p> - Visit <a href="http://savewifi.org/">SaveWifi.org</a> to learn more, and to find out what you can do about it. <strong>Europeans, read <a href="https://juliareda.eu/2015/10/dear-european-governments-dont-endanger-free-and-open-wifi-networks/">this article</a>.</strong> - </p> - </div> <?php include "common/footer.php"; |