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In the previous revision, I make hardcoded use of /usr/local/bin and /usr/bin as search locations, instead of relying on PATH, when the user has a python venv, because in those cases, we cannot rely on PATH so we use a python command to detect the venv and then force use of the normal system path for python. However, there's no guarantee that the real Python will indeed live at these locations. For example, some distros like Nix or Guix will use many locations for different versions of a given package, and it's for the birds as to what given package version the user might be running. Therefore, this patch retains that current hardcoded assumption of /usr/local/bin and /usr/bin but *only* as a fallback solution, instead checking realpath first. The "realpath" command isn't technically POSIX standard, but in practise it is available on GNU coreutils, Busybox, and the various BSD userlands. I could perhaps *import* a realpath utility, and use that, but this should be fine. Signed-off-by: Leah Rowe <leah@libreboot.org>
Libreboot
Documentation: libreboot.org
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Libreboot provides libre boot firmware on supported motherboards. It replaces proprietary vendor BIOS/UEFI implementations, by
- Using coreboot to initialize the hardware (e.g. memory controller, CPU, etc.) while minimizing unwanted functionality (e.g. backdoors such as the Intel Management Engine)
- ... which runs a payload such as SeaBIOS, GRUB, or U-Boot
- ... which loads your operating system's boot loader (BSD and Linux-based systems are supported).
Why use Libreboot, and what is coreboot?
A lot of users who use libre operating systems still use proprietary boot firmware, which often contain backdoors and bugs, hampering user freedom and right to repair.
coreboot provides libre boot firmware by initializing the hardware then running a payload. However, coreboot is notoriously difficult to configure and install for most non-technical users, requiring detailed technical knowledge of hardware.
Libreboot solves this by being a coreboot distribution (in the same way that Alpine Linux is a Linux distribution). It provides a fully automated build system that downloads and compiles pre-configured ROM images for supported motherboards, so end-users could easily fetch images to flash onto their devices.
Libreboot also produces documentation aimed at non-technical users and excellent user support via IRC.
Contribute
You can check bugs listed on the bug tracker.
You may use Codeberg pull requests to send patches with bug fixes or other improvements. This repository hosts the code for the main build system. The website lives in a separate repository.
Development is also done on the IRC channel.
License for this README
It's just a README file. It is released under Creative Commons Zero, version 1.0.