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> So yeah, if you want to help, that's where to contribute your effort. Gentoo and Arch are good options. However, in the long term classical Linux will likely
by progman 10y ago
> So yeah, if you want to help, that's where to contribute your effort.
Gentoo and Arch are good options. However, in the long term classical Linux will likely only be able to run on retro systems and FREE HARDWARE! If Gentoo and Arch want to survive they should focus on free hardware pretty soon.
I think so because upcoming mainstream hardware will likely all be based on UEFI/SB. SB is yet optional but I expect it to be mandatory soon. Only Linux with certified kernels -- likely systemd Linux -- will be supported on those systems. I don't like that because I want to be able to install up-to-date kernels and software at any time without messing around with proprietary certificates.
The Monster 6502 [1] was an excellent starting point into a world of discrete SMD cpus. I hope there will also be a 16/32-bit cpu capable to run Linux (or its successor). At least 68katy [2] is capable.
The most promising project however is RISC-V which will hopefully be available with non SB-mainboards.
[1] http://monster6502.com http://monster6502.com
[2] http://www.bigmessowires.com/category/68katy/ http://www.bigmessowires.com/category/68katy/
[3] https://riscv.org https://riscv.org
- qwertyuiop924 10y agoI'm dubious of that assertion, although it is good to know how the free hardware projects are going. We may well get a cert for UEFI SB, and if we don't, then someone will crack it sooner or later. Honestly, the only thing that keeps me from migrating to the BSDs at this point is Steam.
- progman 10y ago> We may well get a cert for UEFI SB, As long as the vendors cooperate you will be fine. We will see how it works at Win 11+. > and if we don't, then someone will crack it sooner or later. Other people may be able to live with it but for me this is an unacceptable option. Either a system fully supports Linux or BSD, or I take another one.