Good question! I believe that CPU microcode is still unavailable (though I could, and would love to be, wrong. I'll check with Francis). The FSF's RYF certif

Good question! I believe that CPU microcode is still unavailable (though I could, and would love to be, wrong. I'll check with Francis). The FSF's RYF certification (which Gluglug machines have) makes an exception for "software delivered inside auxiliary and low-level processors and FPGAs, within which software installation is not intended after the user obtains the product. This can include, for instance, microcode inside a processor,"[0] Additionally, I known that the firmware on the SSD (if you chose that option) is proprietary--it is covered under the exception as well (as an "auxiliary processor"). However, the criteria goes on to say that if a Free firmware for any exempted components becomes available, the product must "adopt it within a reasonable period of time." (or have their certification withdrawn). [0]: https://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/endorsement/criteria https://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/endorsement/criteria