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by coltens 1195 days ago
Coreboot and Libreboot are software projects that aim to replace proprietary firmware with a lightweight, open-source alternative. However, there are some differences between them:

Libreboot is a fork of Coreboot that does not allow non-free binaries or blobs. Coreboot gives you the option to include chunks or not when building.

Libreboot only supports a small number of devices, mostly older ones. Coreboot supports more devices, including some modern ones.

Libreboot does not keep track of Coreboot updates; its most recent release is from mid-2016. Coreboot is updated regularly.

Depending on your device and your preference for free software, you may choose either one. However, installing either one may be difficult for non-technical users.

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Okay, I'll bite the bullet: is this ChatGPT?