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Copyright (C) 2014, 2015 Francis Rowe <info@gluglug.org.uk>
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<title><?php echo gettext("Libreboot project"); ?></title>
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<p>
<a href="logo/"><img src="logo/logo.svg" alt="Libreboot logo" title="Canteloupe, the libreboot mascot" /></a>
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<h1><?php echo gettext("Libreboot project"); ?></h1>
<p>
Libreboot is <a href="https://www.fsf.org/about/what-is-free-software">free</a> (libre) boot firmware based on <a href="http://coreboot.org/">coreboot</a>,
intended to replace the proprietary <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS">BIOS</a> or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_Extensible_Firmware_Interface">UEFI</a> 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. <a href="docs/index.html#why">Learn more</a>
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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.
</p>
<p>
Libreboot is <i>free software</i>; we do not use the term <i>open source</i>, because that term ignores the ethical ideals of the free software movement, focusing only on practicality and efficiency. 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.
</p>
<p>
Libreboot provides a fully free (deblobbed) coreboot tree, called <i>coreboot-libre</i>, 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 <i>tested, stable releases</i>), 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>, <i>load a kernel from the flash chip</i>, and more!
</p>
<p>
<b><a href="gnu/">We are working on getting libreboot certified as an official component of the GNU system.</a></b>
</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="download/"><?php echo gettext("Download stable version"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="git/"><?php echo gettext("Download development version (git)"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="gpg/"><?php echo gettext("GPG keys"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="rsync/"><?php echo gettext("Mirroring libreboot"); ?> (rsync)</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="docs/index.html"><?php echo gettext("Documentation"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="docs/hcl/index.html#supported_list"><?php echo gettext("List of supported systems"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="docs/install/index.html"><?php echo gettext("How to install libreboot"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="docs/gnulinux/grub_boot_installer.html"><?php echo gettext("How to install GNU/Linux"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="docs/gnulinux/grub_cbfs.html"><?php echo gettext("How to boot GNU/Linux"); ?></a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b><a href="faq/">Frequently Asked Questions (and answers to those questions)</a></b></li>
</ul>
<h1 id="howtohelp">How to help?</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="docs/tasks.html">List of tasks that need to be completed</a></li>
<li><a href="docs/maintain/index.html">How to maintain libreboot</a></li>
<li><b><a href="donate/">Donating to libreboot</a></b></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="contact"><?php echo gettext("Contact the libreboot project"); ?></h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="contrib/"><?php echo gettext("List of maintainers"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="<?php echo $userMailingListAddress; ?>"><?php echo gettext("Mailing list"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="<?php echo $devMailingListAddress; ?>"><?php echo gettext("Dev mailing list"); ?></a></li>
<li><a href="<?php echo $ircChannelAddress; ?>"><?php echo $ircChannelName; ?></a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Laptops and servers with libreboot and GNU/Linux preinstalled</h2>
<p>
<a href="suppliers/">Laptops and servers with libreboot and GNU/Linux preinstalled</a> are also available.
</p>
<p>
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 <i>Respects your Freedom</i> 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. <b>Europeans, read <a href="https://juliareda.eu/2015/10/dear-european-governments-dont-endanger-free-and-open-wifi-networks/">this article</a>.</b>
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