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submitted 1 year ago by p_q@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

You can run a free OS pretty effortless, but when wanting 100% free software, you have to dig deeper and replace the proprietary BIOS firmware.

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[-] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago

The disks still have proprietary firmware, as do several other components though.

[-] Catsrules@lemmy.ml 13 points 1 year ago

I bet that wireless mouse probably has some code in it.

[-] nxdefiant@startrek.website 25 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If you're using an active thunderbolt cable, you wire has proprietary code in it.

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