Difference between revisions of "Coreboot"
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|Name=Coreboot | |Name=Coreboot | ||
|Short description=Free BIOS replacement | |Short description=Free BIOS replacement | ||
| − | |Full description=Coreboot is a BIOS replacement | + | |Full description=Coreboot is a free BIOS replacement, writeable to flash. It boots up the computer, then runs a payload that loads a bootlader, such as GRUB, from the preferred storage medium. The BIOS/UEFI implementation on many computers is one of the last few pieces of non-free software, which Coreboot may replace. |
| − | The [http://www.coreboot.org/Supported_Motherboards currently supported motherboards] is growing, and could use your help porting | + | Note that according to the 'Secure'/Restricted Boot specifications, Microsoft-approved UEFI implementations cannot be easily replaced with firmware of a user's choice. |
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| + | The list of [http://www.coreboot.org/Supported_Motherboards currently supported motherboards] is growing, and Coreboot could use your help porting to more. | ||
|Homepage URL=http://http://www.coreboot.org | |Homepage URL=http://http://www.coreboot.org | ||
|Is GNU=No | |Is GNU=No | ||
|User level=advanced | |User level=advanced | ||
|VCS checkout command=git clone http://review.coreboot.org/p/coreboot | |VCS checkout command=git clone http://review.coreboot.org/p/coreboot | ||
| + | |Documentation note=* [http://www.coreboot.org/Build_HOWTO Build and Install Instructions] | ||
|Last review by=Andrew Engelbrecht | |Last review by=Andrew Engelbrecht | ||
|Last review date=2012/07/11 | |Last review date=2012/07/11 | ||
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{{Software category | {{Software category | ||
|Programming-language=C | |Programming-language=C | ||
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| + | {{Software prerequisite | ||
| + | |Prerequisite kind=Required to build | ||
| + | |Prerequisite description=gcc / g++ | ||
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| + | {{Software prerequisite | ||
| + | |Prerequisite kind=Required to build | ||
| + | |Prerequisite description=make | ||
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| + | |Prerequisite kind=Required to use | ||
| + | |Prerequisite description=ncurses | ||
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Revision as of 15:49, 11 July 2012
Coreboot
http://http://www.coreboot.org
Coreboot is a free BIOS replacement, writeable to flash. It boots up the computer, then runs a payload that loads a bootlader, such as GRUB, from the preferred storage medium. The BIOS/UEFI implementation on many computers is one of the last few pieces of non-free software, and Coreboot may replace it.
The list of currently supported motherboards is growing, and Coreboot could use your help porting it to more.
Note that according to the 'Secure'/Restricted Boot specifications, Microsoft-approved UEFI implementations cannot be easily replaced with firmware of a user's choice, short of using JTAG or a soldering iron.
Documentation
* Build and Install Instructions
Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPLv2 | Andrew Engelbrecht | 11 July 2012 |
Leaders and contributors
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | VCS Repository Webview |
Software prerequisites
| Kind | Description |
|---|---|
| Required to build | gcc / g++ |
| Required to build | make |
| Required to use | ncurses |
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