Category: Firmware
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Linux Firmware Service: A Call to Hardware Makers for Support and Funding
Before the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) was introduced, updating firmware on Linux was a challenging task. Users often needed to hunt for updates across various websites and encountered problems when relying on Windows-based executables for installations. The launch of LVFS in 2017 transformed this experience by providing a centralized repository where companies could easily…
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Ubuntu Developers Discuss Potential Split of Linux Firmware to Optimize Size
To many Ubuntu users, any update is beneficial, regardless of its size. The linux-firmware package is a prime example, as it continues to expand with more drivers and microcode for various hardware, from Wi-Fi cards to graphics and storage controllers. Users often find themselves downloading substantial updates, sometimes over 800MB, which consist of firmware that…
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Libreboot’s Latest Open Source Firmware 20240126 Update: Now Supports More Hardware
The Libreboot project announced today the general availability of a new Libreboot release, version 20240126, which introduces support for new hardware, as well as several improvements and new features. After more than two and a half months in the works, Libreboot 20240126 is here to introduce support for new mainboards including Dell Latitude E6530, HP…
