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Libreboot is a free BIOS or UEFI firmware replacement (free as in freedom). We refer to libreboot as boot firmware, 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
Libreboot also qualifies as an open source BIOS or UEFI firmware replacement, but we prefer the term free software. Open source merely talks about access to source code, but fails to teach users to value their freedom.
Most people rely on proprietary boot firmware, even if they use free operating systems like GNU/Linux. Libreboot follows the GNU project 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.
Libreboot is becoming part of the GNU project, and we need help with the transition.
Laptops and servers with libreboot and GNU/Linux preinstalled 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.