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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.
Not in the USA? That doesn't matter. The FCC's decision here will affect everyone.
Visit SaveWifi.org to learn more, and to find out what you can do about it. Europeans, read this article.
Libreboot is free (libre) boot firmware based on coreboot, intended to replace the proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware. Boot firmware is the low-level software that runs when you turn your computer on, which initializes the hardware and starts a bootloader for your operating system. Learn more
Most people in the global free software community are using free operating systems; namely, the GNU operating system. However, most people still rely on proprietary boot firmware. The goal of the libreboot project is identical to that of the GNU project and Free Software Foundation, 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.
Pre-configured libreboot systems are also available.
These systems come with libreboot and GNU/Linux preinstalled, where everything works out of the box. This is useful, for those who do not want to install the software on their own, but still want to use it. These systems are fully endorsed by the Free Software Foundation, under their Respects your Freedom certification.