# free software Published articles for free software. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Fixed release schedule scrapped (old schedule restored) DevFeed: [Fixed release schedule scrapped (old schedule restored)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T16:33:13.815653Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [audit](), [builds](), [ci](), [coreboot](), [Linux]() Tags: [article](), [audit](), [bios](), [build-system](), [canoeboot](), [ci](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [news](), [opensource](), [releases](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot has abandoned its fixed annual release schedule after skipping the June 2026 release and deciding to skip December 2026. The next release is expected sometime in 2027. The project is also considering automated build and release testing, potentially through CI and regular snapshot builds, while continuing an audit and simplification of its build system. ### Source excerpt Article: Fixed release schedule scrapped (old schedule restored) Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/resolutions.html ## Formalised Libreboot 2025 release schedule DevFeed: [Formalised Libreboot 2025 release schedule]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases]() Tags: [2025](), [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [release-schedule](), [uefi]() ### AI overview This Libreboot article originally described a stricter 2025 release schedule with two testing releases and two stable releases. A later notice says that schedule is obsolete: Libreboot will instead make two releases annually, in June and December, with revision releases or release candidates between them. ### Source excerpt Article: Formalised Libreboot 2025 release schedule Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/schedule.html ## Safety issues updating Libreboot on Sandybridge/Ivybridge/Haswell DevFeed: [Safety issues updating Libreboot on Sandybridge/Ivybridge/Haswell]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [Hardware]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [news](), [opensource](), [safety](), [uefi](), [updating]() ### AI overview This Libreboot safety article discusses update-related risks on Sandybridge, Ivybridge, and Haswell systems, including systems that require vendor files in ROM images. It states that the original guidance is mostly obsolete as of 3 January 2025 because newer vendor inject script changes make it almost completely safe to use. ### Source excerpt Article: Safety issues updating Libreboot on Sandybridge/Ivybridge/Haswell Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/safety.html ## Libreboot 20241206, 10th revision released! GRUB security fixes, better LVM scanning, non-root USB2 hub support DevFeed: [Libreboot 20241206, 10th revision released! GRUB security fixes, better LVM scanning, non-root USB2 hub support]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [Security](), [releases](), [LVM](), [coreboot]() Tags: [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [grub](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [lvm](), [opensource](), [release](), [security](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20241206 revision 10 is announced as the tenth revision in the stable release series. It includes critical GRUB security fixes, improved LVM scanning, and support for non-root USB2 hubs on some platforms. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20241206, 10th revision released! GRUB security fixes, better LVM scanning, non-root USB2 hub support Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20241206rev10.html ## Libreboot 20160907 release DevFeed: [Libreboot 20160907 release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [static-site-generator]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [bugfixes](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [motherboard](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20160907 is a release compared with Libreboot 20160902. It adds one motherboard and includes other bug fixes, with no new board-specific changes for existing boards. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20160907 release Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20160907.html ## Libreboot 20231021 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20231021 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [coreboot](), [Hardware](), [boot](), [configuration](), [x86]() Tags: [article](), [asus](), [bios](), [boot](), [build-system](), [canoeboot](), [configuration](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [workstation](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20231021 is presented as a new testing release of Libreboot, with build-system improvements and the re-addition of three ASUS boards: KFSN4-DRE, KCMA-D8, and KGPE-D16. The release provides boot firmware for supported x86 and ARM machines and includes coreboot-based firmware support for the listed boards. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20231021 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20231021.html ## HP EliteBook 2560p and Folio 9470m support added to Libreboot DevFeed: [HP EliteBook 2560p and Folio 9470m support added to Libreboot]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Riku Viitanen Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [bug]() Tags: [added](), [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [grub](), [installation](), [laptops](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [news](), [opensource](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot has added support for the HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and HP EliteBook 2560p. Its build system automatically builds coreboot for these laptops, simplifying installation of libre firmware. The article also reports an automatically applied workaround for a long-standing GRUB bug on coreboot. ### Source excerpt Article: HP EliteBook 2560p and Folio 9470m support added to Libreboot Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/hp_elitebooks.html ## HP Elite 8200 SFF support added to Libreboot (plus more desktops coming soon) DevFeed: [HP Elite 8200 SFF support added to Libreboot (plus more desktops coming soon)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [Hardware]() Tags: [added](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [desktop](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [intel](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot adds support for the HP Elite 8200 SFF, an Intel Sandy Bridge desktop machine. The article also discusses possible future support for additional HP and Dell desktops and related firmware work. ### Source excerpt Article: HP Elite 8200 SFF support added to Libreboot (plus more desktops coming soon) Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/hp8200sff.html ## Libreboot 20140903 release DevFeed: [Libreboot 20140903 release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [coreboot](), [Documentation](), [Hardware]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [configuration](), [coreboot](), [documentation](), [free-software](), [grub](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [patches](), [release](), [script](), [uefi](), [updated](), [version]() ### AI overview The Libreboot 20140903 release, identified as the sixth beta, updates Libreboot with a newer coreboot version, revised build and configuration scripts, updated GRUB and flashprog components, documentation changes, and improvements to SeaBIOS, MemTest86+, and supported hardware. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20140903 release Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20140903.html ## Libreboot 25.06 "Luminous Lemon" released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 25.06 "Luminous Lemon" released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [boot](), [Hardware]() Tags: [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 25.06 is presented as a stable release and revised changelog covering changes since the December 2024 Libreboot release. The article describes updated components, added mainboard support, and security fixes, with installation warnings. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 25.06 "Luminous Lemon" released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot2506.html ## Libreboot 20240126 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20240126 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [coreboot](), [boot](), [Hardware](), [Linux]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [opensource](), [release](), [security](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20240126 is a new testing release of the open-source BIOS/UEFI firmware project. It adds support for several motherboards, restores S3 suspend/resume on GM45 ThinkPads, and includes a modest build-system code-size reduction. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20240126 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20240126.html ## HP EliteBook 8470p and Dell Precision T1650 support added to Libreboot DevFeed: [HP EliteBook 8470p and Dell Precision T1650 support added to Libreboot]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [dell](), [coreboot](), [intel](), [Linux](), [Debian](), [Nvidia]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [dell](), [free-software](), [intel](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [news](), [nvidia](), [opensource](), [precision](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot added support for the HP EliteBook 8470p and Dell Precision T1650. The article describes tested hardware variants, installation guidance, graphics limitations, boot configuration, and the T1650's ECC memory support. ### Source excerpt Article: HP EliteBook 8470p and Dell Precision T1650 support added to Libreboot Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/hp8470p_and_dell_t1650.html ## Libreboot 20140611 release DevFeed: [Libreboot 20140611 release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi]() ### AI overview A release article for Libreboot 20140611, published on 11 June 2014. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20140611 release Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20140611.html ## Translations wanted for the Libreboot website DevFeed: [Translations wanted for the Libreboot website]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [Website](), [static-site-generator](), [Markdown](), [nginx](), [Firewall](), [Linux Kernel](), [browser]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [browser](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firewall](), [free-software](), [html](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [markdown](), [news](), [nginx](), [opensource](), [uefi](), [website]() ### AI overview Libreboot added translation support to the Untitled Static Site Generator, which generates HTML from Markdown pages. The article explains how translators can track English-site commits, submit patches, preview translations locally, and prepare translated files. ### Source excerpt Article: Translations wanted for the Libreboot website Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/translations.html ## Encrypted /boot/ on LUKSv2 now possible in Libreboot GRUB (PHC argon2 imported) DevFeed: [Encrypted /boot/ on LUKSv2 now possible in Libreboot GRUB (PHC argon2 imported)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [Encryption](), [Cryptography](), [Kernel]() Tags: [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [encryption](), [free-software](), [grub](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [linux-kernel](), [opensource](), [patches](), [releases](), [security](), [uefi](), [upgrade]() ### AI overview Libreboot's version of GRUB now supports Argon2 key derivation for encrypted LUKSv2 /boot partitions. The patches were rebased for GRUB 2.12, and support became available in Libreboot 20231021 and later releases. ### Source excerpt Article: Encrypted /boot/ on LUKSv2 now possible in Libreboot GRUB (PHC argon2 imported) Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/argon2.html ## Libreboot Build System Audit 6 DevFeed: [Libreboot Build System Audit 6]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [audit](), [POSIX](), [Shell](), [Code](), [releases]() Tags: [audit](), [bios](), [build-system](), [canoeboot](), [code](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [return](), [shell](), [uefi]() ### AI overview This article reports on the sixth audit of Libreboot's lbmk build system. It describes code cleanup, bug fixes, feature changes, and a reduction from 1,482 to 1,109 lines of shell script, a 25% decrease, between the Libreboot 20240612 release and the 19 July 2024 revision. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot Build System Audit 6 Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/audit6.html ## HP EliteBook 2170p support added to Libreboot DevFeed: [HP EliteBook 2170p support added to Libreboot]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [coreboot]() Tags: [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [grub](), [installation](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [static-site-generator](), [testing](), [uefi](), [update]() ### AI overview Libreboot added full support for the HP EliteBook 2170p after the board was supported in coreboot 4.20.1. The article also notes that installation instructions became available on 16 August 2023 and that a previously reported GRUB keyboard-initialization issue was fixed. ### Source excerpt Article: HP EliteBook 2170p support added to Libreboot Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/hp2170p.html ## Libreboot 2025 Release Schedule Revised DevFeed: [Libreboot 2025 Release Schedule Revised]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [Git](), [rsync]() Tags: [2025](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [git](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [release-schedule](), [rsync](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot revises its 2025 release schedule: stable releases are planned for June and December, while releases between them may be revisions to the current stable release or release candidates for the next stable release. Release candidates will be removed when superseded. ### Source excerpt Article: NEW Libreboot 2025 release schedule Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/revisions.html ## Binary Blob Reduction Policy DevFeed: [Binary Blob Reduction Policy]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [coreboot](), [configuration](), [Code]() Tags: [bios](), [canoeboot](), [code](), [configuration](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [policy](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot's policy seeks to maximize software freedom across supported hardware by helping users study, modify, and share the project's source code and documentation. The article explains Libreboot's relationship to coreboot, its support for non-technical users, and its principled approach to reducing proprietary binary blobs and vendor code where possible. ### Source excerpt Article: Binary Blob Reduction Policy Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/policy.html ## What level of Software Freedom does Libreboot give me? DevFeed: [What level of Software Freedom does Libreboot give me?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [Software](), [boot](), [releases](), [Documentation](), [make]() Tags: [amd](), [article](), [bios](), [build-system](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [grub](), [guides](), [installation](), [intel](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [news](), [opensource](), [releases](), [software](), [uefi](), [version]() ### AI overview The article explains how Libreboot's software-freedom policy is implemented in practice, including the licensing status of its components. It also notes a recent release with fixes and updated component revisions, and outlines planned board additions and documentation improvements. ### Source excerpt Article: What level of Software Freedom does Libreboot give me? Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/freedom.html ## Libreboot 20230423 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20230423 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [UEFI](), [version](), [boot](), [Debian]() Tags: [bios](), [canoeboot](), [changelog](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [version](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20230423 is a testing release that adds support for additional coreboot motherboards and includes fixes to the build system. It was build-tested on Debian Sid and is described as basically stable. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20230423 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20230423.html ## Libreboot 20211122 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20211122 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [x86](), [Linux]() Tags: [bios](), [bug](), [bug-fixes](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [opensource](), [release](), [releases](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20211122 is a testing and bug-fix release based roughly on coreboot 4.15. It fixes several problems from version 20210522 but adds no new boards or major features. The article notes that users should expect some bugs. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20211122 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20211122.html ## Libreboot 20230625 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20230625 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [x86](), [Arm]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [releases](), [testing](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20230625 is a new stable release of the free software BIOS/UEFI project. It adds support for several motherboards, including the HP EliteBook 2570p, HP 8300 USDT, and Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L, and was build-tested on Debian Sid. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20230625 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20230625.html ## Libreboot adds support for HP EliteBook 820 G2 DevFeed: [Libreboot adds support for HP EliteBook 820 G2]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [coreboot](), [Hardware](), [Intel Core](), [cpu]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [install](), [intel-core](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [news](), [opensource](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot added support for the HP EliteBook 820 G2, a Broadwell laptop with Intel Core processor variants and Intel HD 5500 graphics. The article describes its ports, upgrade options, display capabilities, and flashing guidance. ### Source excerpt Article: HP EliteBook 820 G2 support added to Libreboot! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/hp820g2.html [Next page]()