Project Suggestion for an Open Machine (LP09)

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Considering what FSF is doing, I'm surprised that no one has demanded an open machine. It would simply combine the elements that FSF has produced along with the most likely hardware to produce a fully configured Open Machine. The first incarnation might consist of a bill of hardware materials along with a document that details steps to install software. Ideally, a coreboot BIOS would be incorporated. Using thorough documentation it could be built quickly by a knowledgeable person, or purchased ready to go from a specialized manufacturer. Such a machine could even be consumer friendly so that it does not take a great deal of time to get up and running. To my way of thinking, this is what is necessary for free software to be mainstreamed. Maybe FSF could make this a fund raiser by actually selling such a machine.

It needs to be a community effort. Anyone interested ? email: vogel@ct.metrocast.net

See related ideas at [[1]]

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