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libreleah

@libreleah@mas.to

passionate nut who rants on irc and likes coreboot and openbsd. libreboot founder and lead developer (libreboot.org). bios on social media accounts are so asinine because you can't really say much that is meaningful. everyone has a different perception than you do. judge me on merit. every post by me reflects the opinion of my employer (also me). i don't know everything but i try to know enough - if i say something wrong, i want you to challenge me. they/them

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I've madly reduced Libreboot 9020 prices:

https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-9020/

Intel i7-4790k, 32GB RAM, 1TB/2TB SSD. Choose Intel HD4600 / AMD Radeon RX6400 / RX 6600XT. GPU

Intel AX210 WiFi. Debian Linux, other distro or BSD of your choice.

Libreboot replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI offering greater freedom; I lead the project and use sales to fund it.

Libreboot 9020 has PWM fan control now so fans are regulated. Runs much cooler without needing prior mods. Other costs cut, without reducing quality.

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libreleah,
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@whvholst As promised by @nemobis, my counter point:

I ship to the EU all the time. In particular, I use UPS for EU shipping, and they're efficient. Normally there's just a link on the tracking page where you can pay the customs charge which is equivalent to VAT plus a small handling fee of about 20 EUR.

So if 400 GBP for a machine, UPS charges you about 120 EUR.

Before Brexit, EU customers paid UK VAT 20%. Now they pay 0% UK VAT, and pay their own country's VAT. See:

https://minifree.org/delivery-and-return-policy/

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Pico Pi is such an amazing little tool. @riku maintains, in libreboot, a fork of pico-serprog. You can build it in lbmk for pretty much all RP2040-based dongles including Pico Pi, and then it becomes a cheap (but good) SPI flasher, far superior to the CH341a for these reasons:

  • Much better incoming power circuit (for 5v to 3.3v)

  • 3.3v logic levels by default - some CH341a are 5v which can damage 3.3v ICs

  • Generally higher build quality and more versatile, can be reprogrammed for many uses

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I added a patch to Libreboot yesterday by Mate Kukri, author of the Dell OptiPlex 9020 MT/SFF coreboot port in Libreboot.

See: https://browse.libreboot.org/lbmk.git/commit/?id=6da91df6b9473628b02f4d5a1e0a801a49a2e6da

It adds PWM fan controls, so fans speed up when the system gets hot. Previously, fans ran at a constant low speed but my tests of stock cooling with 65w CPU, and 90w CPU (i7-4790k) with my cooling mods, showed temps about 85-90c, within spec.

EDIT: Previous stress test (prior to Mate's patch) here: https://mas.to/@libreleah/112184558614560980

Temps are lower now:

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Some nice Libreboot patches today

libreleah,
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@Evv1L in my opinion, it's pointless to even bother with nvidia on t440p/w541. libreboot disables it, and does intel-only for graphics.

the nvidia binary driver is no longer maintained for that one, so you have ot use an old linux distro. there is a hack on AUR that makes it work on newer kernels but it's still proprietary software.

and with the nouveau driver, performance would be about the same as just using intel graphics anyway.

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My modded Libreboot 9020 is now available to buy. Same URL:

https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-9020/

Vents cut in top/side of the case (with dust filters). Noctua NH-L9x65 CPU cooler. CPU re-lidded (liquid metal on IHS). Now 90w CPUs run safely; Minifree sells i7-4790k.

32GB RAM + GPU upgrades (AMD Radeon RX 6400 on 9020 SFF and 6600XT on 9020 MT).

Libreboot replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI. Debian Linux, other distro or BSD at your option e.g. OpenBSD, FreeBSD. I'm Libreboot's lead dev; sales fund Libreboot.

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Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF with Libreboot, plus i7-4790k, 32GB RAM, Yeston branded Radeon RX 6400, 1TB SSD.

Heavily modified. Unmodified 9020 SFF can't have 4790k, it overheats. This is improved versus my older mod; now I add ventilation in the side and top of the case, and I can keep the DVD drive (don't need vents there).

With this, airflow is improved so I can stress both the GPU and CPU, with fewer fans; just PSU, front intake, GPU and CPU fans.

No throttling. It stays within safe limits!

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I've made another change to pricing, for the Libreboot T440p on https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-t440p/

I was (with the current discount) selling the default spec with 1366x768 screen at £398, with the 1920x1080 screen being a £60 upgrade at £458 -

Now I sell only with 1920x1080 screen, but I've reduced by £60 so that it's £398. Heavily upgraded.

Libreboot replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI; I run the project, and use sales the fund it. Your choice of Debian Linux, other distro or a BSD e.g. FreeBSD, OpenBSD.

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I'm running a temporary discount on all Libreboot laptops, sold at https://minifree.org/ - T440p reduced £20, 820 by £40 and W541 by £100. I recently set up a new lab and I'm clearing some surplus. Will run until this surplus depletes.

Libreboot preinstalled, replacing proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware offering faster boot speeds and greater control; I'm Libreboot's founder and lead developer. Sales fund the project.

Your choice of Debian Linux, other Linux distro or BSD e.g. OpenBSD, FreeBSD.

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I'm running a temporary discount sale on the Libreboot W541. This is one of the premium laptops that I sell on Minifree; price reduced by £100 until the end of March 2024 or current stocks deplete, whichever is sooner.

Libreboot preinstalled, which replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware, giving you more control. I'm Libreboot's founder and lead developer; sales fund the project.

Your choice of Debian Linux, other distro or a BSD e.g. FreeBSD, OpenBSD:

Here it is:

https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-w541/

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Did this for a customer today. Dell OptiPlex 9020 MT with Libreboot preinstalled & Debian Linux. i7-4790k, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Noctua NH-L9x65 cooler + fans. AMD Radeon RX 580. Decent 600W PSU.

I sell computers with Libreboot preinstalled, replacing proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware, allowing greater control and fast boot speeds. Your choice of Debian Linux, other distro or BSD e.g. OpenBSD, FreeBSD.

See: https://minifree.org/

I'm Libreboot's founder, and lead developer. Sales fund the project.

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I've recently been exploring passive cooling options on some desktop computers.

Needless to say, I'm a fan.

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I'm running a temporary discount sale on MInifree. All computers are £20 off. See:

https://minifree.org/

Libreboot preinstalled, and your choice of Debian Linux, other distro or a BSD, e.g. OpenBSD, FreeBSD.

Libreboot replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware, offering faster boot speeds and greater control. Linux/BSD systems fully supported. You can reconfigure it however you wish.

I'm Libreboot's founder and lead developer. Sales fund Libreboot; also, Libreboot 20240225 came out recently!

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Libreboot 20240225 released!

Libreboot replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware, offering greater security and control. See:

https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20240225.html

New boards:

  • HP EliteBook 8560w
  • Dell Latitude E5520
  • Dell Latitude E5530
  • Dell Latitude E6520
  • Dell Latitude E6420
  • Dell OptiPlex 9020/7020 SFF & MT (and XE2 SFF/MT)

Other highlights:

  • MXM support (INT15H) added to SeaBIOS
  • Major fixes to pico-serprog e.g. higher drive strength, support for controlling multiple chipselects
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I lowered the Libreboot 9020 price: base spec was £398, now it's 338. Also: MT variant is now available in the drop-down menu. SFF is ITX/compact form factor, ATX is a full tower.

Available here: https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-9020/

Libreboot preinstalled, replacing proprietary BIOS/UEFI, offering greater security and fast boot speeds. I'm Libreboot's founder and lead developer; sales fund Libreboot. Debian Linux preinstalled, but you can request a different distro or BSD, e.g. FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD.

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Libreboot has added a lot of new mainboards recently. See news post, published today: https://libreboot.org/news/ports202402.html

The 9020 is also listed there, which I started selling preinstalled (Haswell desktop): https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-9020/

Riku's recently HP EliteBook 8560w port and Nicholas Chin's additional Dell Latitude ports are also covered.

We're on a spree, adding new mainboards in time for the next release.

Libreboot is free/opensource boot firmware, replacing proprietary BIOS/UEFI on select machines.

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I've launched the new Libreboot 9020 compact workstation on Minifree. Available here: https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-9020/

This is the Dell OptiPlex 9020. The SFF variant is provided by default, but the MT (ATX tower) can be requested.

Libreboot pre-installed, which replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware, offering improved security, fast boot speeds and great configurability. I'm the founder of Libreboot, and lead developer; sales fund the project.

Your choice of Linux distro or BSD e.g. OpenBSD, FreeBSD

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Libreboot has been adding more hardware lately. Riku added HP EliteBook 8560w the other day: https://libreboot.org/docs/hardware/hp8560w.html

Nicholas added more Dell laptops: Dell Latitude E5530, E6520 and E6420.

A lot of good things happening for the next release. That EliteBook is really nice too. although it is IvyBridge, it's a very large chassis, with really nice cooling, and a nice screen, and has upgradeable graphics (MXM slot). Riku also added INT15H interrupts in SeaBIOS for handling MXM config as per specs.

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I've recently been reading people talk about universal basic income / guaranteed income. The idea that the state should provide welfare to everyone. The idea being that it enables more people to be productive by ensuring that they have the resources to work / start businesses. Less stress. Reduced strain on healthcare. Long term higher tax revenues.

Did you know UBI was tried in USA? See:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Assistance_Plan

I dropped this bombshell on IRC earlier. Anyway, I support UBI. It's a good idea.

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Libreboot now has a git mirror on source hut, and also a mailing list, hosted on sr.ht which is the main instance of source hut.

This news article talks about it:

https://libreboot.org/news/sourcehut.html

I acquired access to sr.ht/~libreboot last year but I didn't use it until today.

The actual sourcehut instance is here:

https://sr.ht/~libreboot/

Git repos:

https://sr.ht/~libreboot/lbmk/

https://sr.ht/~libreboot/lbwww/

Mailing list:

https://lists.sr.ht/~libreboot/libreboot

It is now open for the public. Enjoy!

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Libreboot laptop prices temporarily reduced, on https://minifree.org/ - a price reduction of £20. This discount will last until about ~16th of February.

These are secure machines that come with Libreboot pre-installed, which replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware. Libreboot offers greater security and fast boot speeds compared to most proprietary firmware. I lead the Libreboot project; sales fund the project.

Your choice of Debian Linux, other distro or a BSD system e.g. OpenBSD/FreeBSD.

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Libreboot T440p is back in stock! https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-t440p/

This is one of the most popular machines I sell on Minifree, based on Intel Haswell gen. It comes with Libreboot preinstalled, which replaces proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware, offering greater security and reliability.

Your choice of Debian Linux, other distro or a BSD system (e.g. OpenBSD, FreeBSD).

I'm the founder of Libreboot, and its lead developer. There was also a recent release. I conduct these Minifree sales to fund the project.

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1920x1080 screens now available for the Libreboot 820 sold here: https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-820/

This is an Intel Broadwell series laptop that I started selling recently. It comes with Librebot preinstalled and your choice of Linux/BSD along with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD.

I initially sold with 1366x768 screen resolution but I now provide 1080p panels as an upgrade option.

I'm the lead developer of Libreboot. Minifree sales fund my work. Libreboot is free software replacing proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware.

libreleah,
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I've also decided to temporarily discount the price of the Libreboot X230; £298 instead of £338. The X230 is here:

https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-x230/

The X230 and 820 products are similar in terms of size though the 820 is a broadwell machine (greater power efficiency), two generations newer than X230 which is ivybridge.

The 820 has an eDP connector internally, so it can easily support the 1080p panels, which I now provide as an upgrade. The 820 is newer.

Both machines come with Libreboot preinstalled.

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