Canoeboot: Free, Libre BIOS/UEFI boot firmware
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- #Coreboot
- #Firmware
- #FreeSoftware
- Canoeboot is a coreboot distribution providing free boot firmware for Intel/AMD x86 and ARM motherboards.
- It replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware and supports Linux and BSD operating systems.
- Canoeboot includes GNU GRUB, SeaBIOS, and U-Boot UEFI payloads, configurable at boot time.
- It is a fork of Libreboot, maintained by Leah Rowe, focusing on removing all binary blobs for Free Software purists.
- Latest release is Canoeboot 25.06, available for purchase preinstalled from Minifree Ltd.
- Canoeboot emphasizes software freedom, education, and the right to repair.
- It simplifies coreboot usage with automated builds and user-friendly installation.
- Canoeboot is more reliable and secure than proprietary firmware, with no known backdoors.
- The project opposes restrictions like Intel Boot Guard, advocating for user control over hardware.
- Contributions are welcome, with a preference for submitting to Libreboot first unless specific to Canoeboot.