Purism was a Free Software company. IMHO.
I just thanks for Purism for Librem 5 Redpine.
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I really like the PureOS OS. The Librem 5 smartphone is just a hardware/firmware convenience for me to get PureOS working on a small device. I knew there was some shortcomings, but PureOS is streamlined (or somewhat minimalist) in installation and almost a computer with GNU Boot firmware, GNU Grub bootloader, and one of the GNU/Linux OS.
When I bought the Librem 5, I knew for a fact that wide support for free firmware didn’t exist yet. I remain hopeful on Purism to introduce GNU Boot testing in order to replace coreboot and Libreboot. Of course, if PureBoot can also be on the Librem 5, that’s a good sign too (hub device and Librem Key probably required). Besides, PureOS + Librem 5 is a new smartphone available on the market compared to Replicant + specific (old) phones.
I wonder if I should make a topic to request GNU Boot or PureBoot firmware on Librem 5? Seems redundant. Just read about Linux-libre as a different kernel, but maybe we’re jumping too many hoops in one go. Once testing is complete, Purism could render GNU Boot (based on Libreboot) and GNU/Linux-libre installation services for previous/refurbished devices. DIY instructions are also welcome. As for new devices, implementation should been done after production.
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As you can see Here and There Opensource(FOSS) User And Programmers Love BLOBs. So hopes are dead with Purism for Libre Firmwares.
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