Group: Hardware/TODO/DUPLICATE INFO/Freest
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Please help
Please add to this list, and speak up if you see something that you know is non-free!
Desktops
Definition
These systems at minimum should have:
- The ability to work stand-alone - no reliance on other computers being available
- Libre boot firmware (BIOS)
- No components that can not be replaced by a person with a screwdriver that require drivers with binary blobs to function
- Usually wifi adapters and graphics adapters are the issues here
- Not make an insane amount of noise or have a form factor that is aimed at the server market
Machines to evaluate now
- BeagleBoard from Special Computing
- ThinCan DBE61C-USB - runs coreboot
Comparison: Basic properties
| Release year | Architecture | Boot firmware | Wifi chipset | Video chipset | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeagleBoard from Special Computing | 2008 | armel | u-boot | - | todo | todo |
| ThinCan DBE61C-USB | 2005 | i386 | coreboot (need to confirm) | - | todo | todo |
Machines to evaluate if they ever become generally available in the US market
- Lemote Fuloong Mini - not available outside of china to the general public as far as I know - might be possible to get if you are a hacker and contact them directly.
- ThinCan DBE63 - should be available in Q2 or Q3 2009.
