# boot Booting is the process of initializing computer hardware, loading firmware, and transferring control to an operating system. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## 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 ## 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 ## 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 20230319 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20230319 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](), [boot](), [coreboot](), [x86](), [chromebook](), [Arm](), [Debian]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [bug](), [canoeboot](), [chromebook](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [firmware](), [flashing](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20230319 is a testing release of Libreboot firmware for supported x86 and ARM machines. It adds boards, fixes, and feature additions, while some Chromebook boards and other ROM image configurations are unavailable as precompiled images. The article also warns about installation issues and a bug affecting T440p/W541 images. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20230319 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20230319.html ## Libreboot 20231106 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20231106 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](), [boot](), [coreboot](), [bug](), [patches](), [Hardware](), [x86]() Tags: [bios](), [bug](), [bug-fixes](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [grub](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20231106 is a testing release focused on minor bug fixes and GRUB payload changes. It resolves boot issues affecting GM45 ThinkPads and adjusts the DDR2 RAM initialization patch for the Dell Latitude E6400 so it no longer affects other GM45 machines using DDR3 memory. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20231106 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20231106.html ## Libreboot 20241008 release adds Sony PlayStation board support DevFeed: [Libreboot 20241008 release adds Sony PlayStation board 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](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [UEFI](), [boot](), [x86](), [Arm](), [Open Source]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [boot](), [bug-fixes](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [flashing](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [releases](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20241008 is a testing release that includes changes from the sixth build-system audit, several bug fixes, and new board support including the Sony PlayStation and Dell OptiPlex. The build system was reduced from 1,482 to 1,159 shell-script source lines, a 21 percent reduction without reducing functionality. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20241008 released! With PlayStation support! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20241008.html ## Libreboot 20140221 release DevFeed: [Libreboot 20140221 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](), [boot](), [USB]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [usb](), [version]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20140221 is the project's fourth release, officially supporting the ThinkPad X60 and X60s. It removes SeaBIOS, updates GRUB, fixes some USB issues, adds ISOLINUX/SYSLINUX parsing, and introduces related boot-menu and GRUB command-line changes. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20140221 release Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20140221.html ## Libreboot 20231101 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20231101 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](), [boot](), [coreboot](), [x86](), [Arm](), [UEFI](), [Linux]() Tags: [bios](), [boot](), [bootloader](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [opensource](), [release](), [security](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20231101 is a new testing release published on 1 November 2023. The article describes its boot firmware support, added ThinkPad X201 support, the re-added Intel D945GCLF, and updated Coreboot, GRUB, U-Boot, and SeaBIOS revisions with additional patches. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20231101 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20231101.html ## Libreboot 20150124 release DevFeed: [Libreboot 20150124 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](), [Hardware](), [boot]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [changes](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [grub](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [mac](), [opensource](), [release](), [thinkpad](), [uefi](), [update](), [usb]() ### AI overview Libreboot's 24 January 2015 release supports several Lenovo ThinkPad models and Apple MacBook models. It removes ME/AMT on supported Lenovo systems and includes updates to GRUB parsing, ARM binaries, Flashrom, X200 backlight handling, and utilities for changing MAC addresses and generating firmware images. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20150124 release Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20150124.html ## Libreboot 20160818 release DevFeed: [Libreboot 20160818 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](), [boot](), [configuration](), [cpu](), [Linux](), [LVM]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [configuration](), [coreboot](), [cpu](), [free-software](), [grub](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [lvm](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi]() ### AI overview The Libreboot 20160818 release introduces hardware and usability improvements compared with Libreboot 20150518, including increased VRAM allocations, improved video performance and battery life on supported systems, better display handling, and improved GRUB configuration and automatic Linux configuration discovery. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20160818 release Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20160818.html ## Libreboot 20210522 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20210522 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](), [x86](), [Linux]() Tags: [bios](), [boot](), [build-system](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [update](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20210522 is a testing release of the free boot firmware, released on 22 May 2021. It focuses on build-system changes and updates to coreboot 4.14, with support and testing status varying across hardware platforms. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20210522 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20210522.html ## Libreboot 20221214 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20221214 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](), [Debian](), [boot]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20221214 is a testing release with changes including restored GA-G41M-ES2L ROM images, Chromebook U-Boot integration, and removal of several unreliable ASUS board targets. It was build-tested on Debian 11. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20221214 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20221214.html ## Libreboot 20240504 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20240504 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](), [UEFI](), [x86](), [Arm](), [Linux]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [changelog](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20240504 is presented as a new release of the free and open-source BIOS/UEFI replacement for x86 and ARM systems. The article describes its coreboot-based build system and payload support, but warns users not to use this release because it had problems and recommends Libreboot 20240612 instead. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20240504 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20240504.html ## Libreboot Build System Audit 5 DevFeed: [Libreboot Build System Audit 5]() 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](), [opensource](), [boot](), [POSIX](), [ide](), [systems]() Tags: [audit](), [bios](), [bugs](), [canoeboot](), [clean-code](), [coreboot](), [efficiency](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [opensource](), [operating-systems](), [posix](), [uefi]() ### AI overview This article describes the fifth audit of Libreboot's lbmk build system, covering changes made since the Libreboot 20240504 release. It reports a reduction in shell-script size, bug fixes, feature changes, and improvements aimed at cleaner and more efficient code. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot Build System Audit 5 Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/audit5.html ## Libreboot 20240225 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20240225 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](), [x86](), [Arm](), [boot](), [Hardware]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [news](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [release](), [releases](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20240225 is a new testing release of the free and open-source coreboot distribution. It fixes issues, adds motherboard support, and introduces HP EliteBook 8560w support with MXM handling added to SeaBIOS. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20240225 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20240225.html ## Dell Latitude E6400 added to Libreboot (blob-free, no disassembly) DevFeed: [Dell Latitude E6400 added to Libreboot (blob-free, no disassembly)]() 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: [dell](), [Hardware](), [boot]() Tags: [added](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [dell](), [firmware](), [flashing](), [free-software](), [intel](), [laptop](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [nvidia](), [opensource](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot added support for the Dell Latitude E6400 through a blob-free port. The article says the laptop can be flashed without disassembly or a clip, using a utility that bypasses relevant firmware protections. Later updates confirmed support for E6400 XFR and the Nvidia GPU variant. ### Source excerpt Article: Dell Latitude E6400 added to Libreboot (blob-free, no disassembly) Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/e6400.html ## Libreboot 20140309 release DevFeed: [Libreboot 20140309 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](), [boot]() Tags: [article](), [battery](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [crypto](), [debugging](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [processor](), [release](), [uefi]() ### AI overview The Libreboot 20140309 release reduces boot time, adds cryptographic and cryptodisk modules to GRUB, includes cbfstool in binary archives, and provides separate ROM images for faster booting or debugging. It also describes changes intended to reduce battery impact. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20140309 release Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20140309.html ## Libreboot 20230413 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20230413 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](), [Embedded Software Dev](), [x86]() Tags: [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [error-handling](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [time](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20230413 is a testing release and bugfix release relative to Libreboot 20230319. The article highlights build-system fixes, code cleanup, improved error handling, and build testing on Debian Sid. It also describes Libreboot's firmware support for selected x86 and ARM machines. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20230413 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20230413.html ## Libreboot 10-year anniversary and history DevFeed: [Libreboot 10-year anniversary and history]() 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: [Open Source](), [Operating system](), [Hardware](), [UEFI](), [x86](), [Linux](), [boot](), [releases]() Tags: [anniversary](), [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [cpu](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [history](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview This article marks Libreboot's 10-year anniversary and recounts the project's history from the author's perspective. It describes Libreboot as free, open-source boot firmware based on coreboot for selected Intel, AMD, x86, and ARM systems, and discusses its goals and development context. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 10-year anniversary and history Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/10.html ## DGX Spark Windows Clue: This Week's Firmware Adds a Windows Boot Certificate as NVIDIA Details October RTX Spark PCs DevFeed: [DGX Spark Windows Clue: This Week's Firmware Adds a Windows Boot Certificate as NVIDIA Details October RTX Spark PCs]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brian Beeler Published: 2026-09-05T00:25:04Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [StorageReview.com]() Topics: [DGX Spark](), [Windows](), [boot](), [Blackwell](), [Arm]() Tags: [arm](), [blackwell](), [boot](), [consumer](), [dgx-spark](), [secure-boot](), [update](), [windows](), [workstation]() ### AI overview A firmware update for a DGX Spark cluster added the Windows UEFI CA certificate, suggesting groundwork for Windows support on the platform. The article explains the certificate's role in UEFI Secure Boot and notes that Windows on this hardware would still require drivers, an installer, and broader platform support. NVIDIA has announced October Windows PCs using the same GB10-class silicon under the RTX Spark name. ### Source excerpt NVIDIA used IFA in Berlin to put Windows at the center of its local AI story. The company's September 3 post covers a new Windows Agent framework for agents that run in the background under OS control, one-click Windows setups for OpenClaw and Nous Research's Hermes Agent, a beta of an inference router called NVIDIA The post DGX Spark Windows Clue: This Week's Firmware Adds a Windows Boot Certificate as NVIDIA Details October RTX Spark PCs appeared first on StorageReview.com. ## BTRFS boot failure and easy GUI methods for system recovery DevFeed: [BTRFS boot failure and easy GUI methods for system recovery]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Alex Genovese Published: 2026-09-04T20:54:40Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Fedora Magazine]() Topics: [boot](), [Fedora](), [GUI](), [Linux](), [dnf](), [Software]() Tags: [backup](), [boot](), [btrfs](), [desktop](), [dnf](), [faqs-and-guides](), [fedora-project-community](), [for-system-administrators](), [gui](), [how-to](), [installation](), [iso](), [linux](), [recovery](), [snapshots](), [usb](), [using-hardware](), [using-software](), [workstation]() ### AI overview This how-to article explains GUI-based recovery options for Fedora Linux systems using BTRFS. It covers booting from a USB live ISO, checking whether the operating system uses BTRFS, and recovering earlier system states with snapshot tools such as btrfs-assistant and snapper. ### Source excerpt A few short how-to's with screenshots, showing easy ways to boot up off a USB live ISO and return back to previous points in time with BTRFS ## Introducing ReactOS 0.4.16 DevFeed: [Introducing ReactOS 0.4.16]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-08-29T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website]() Topics: [ReactOS](), [boot](), [Disk image](), [Graphics](), [OpenGL](), [Nvidia]() Tags: [boot](), [free](), [graphics](), [images](), [installation](), [networking](), [nvidia](), [open-source](), [opengl](), [os](), [react](), [reactos](), [release](), [storage](), [win32](), [winapi]() ### AI overview ReactOS 0.4.16 is announced after a year and a half of development. The release adds a graphical installer, combines the bootcd and livecd images, and includes improvements to video, audio, networking, storage, installation, and third-party code synchronization. ### Source excerpt We are pleased to announce the release of ReactOS 0.4.16! After a year and a half of development, we're excited to showcase the improvements we've made between a new graphical installer; a unified bootcd and livecd image; video, audio, networking, and storage stack improvements; a new installation type; and third-party code syncs. [Next page]()