System76 Will Begin Shipping 2 Linux Laptops With Coreboot-Based Open Source Firmware

guest · Oct 10, 2019

System76 Will Begin Shipping 2 Linux Laptops With Coreboot-Based Open Source Firmware
October 10, 2019
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasone...ops-with-coreboot-based-open-source-firmware/

System76, the Denver-based Linux PC manufacturer and developer of Pop OS, has some stellar news for those of us who prefer our laptops a little more open. Later this month the company will begin shipping two of their laptop models with its Coreboot-powered open source firmware.

What’s so great about ripping out the proprietary firmware included in machines like this and replacing it with an open alternative? To begin with, it’s leaner. System76 claims that users can boot from power off to the desktop 29% faster with its Coreboot-based firmware.
It’s also been stripped of unnecessary features like execution environments, resulting in firmware – and by extension an entire system – that is less vulnerable.
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About The Darter Pro and Galago Pro:
Both of these laptops can be kitted out with 10th-Generation Intel CPUs (specifically the i5-10210U and the i7-10510U), and both have glare-resistant matte 1080p IPS displays.

Beginning at $949, the Galago Pro features an all-aluminum chassis, a wealth of connectivity options including HDMI, DisplayPort to USB-C and Thunderbolt, and can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 6TB of storage space.
As you’re reading this, both machines should be up for pre-order now with System76’s Coreboot-powered open source firmware.
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Daveski17 · Oct 11, 2019

This looks promising.

guest · Nov 21, 2019

System76 Will Start Designing And Building Its Own Linux Laptops Beginning January 2020
November 20, 2019
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasone...-laptops-beginning-january-2020/#735609b43e16

Denver-based PC manufacturer and Pop!_OS Linux developer System76 plans to follow-up its custom Thelio desktop PC with an in-house laptop beginning next year according to founder and CEO Carl Richell.

Richell says the company’s first priority is locking down the aesthetic of the laptop and how various materials look and feel. It will simultaneously begin working on the supply chain aspects and speaking with various display and component manufacturers.
System76 will design and build a U-class laptop first (basically an Ultrabook form factor like the existing Darter and Galago) and then evaluate what it might do with higher-end gaming and workstation notebooks with dedicated graphics.

What’s encouraging is that Richell and System76 are receptive to community feedback and ideas right out of the gate.
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guest · Mar 24, 2020

System76 Lemur Pro is an Ubuntu Linux workhorse laptop
March 23, 2020
https://betanews.com/2020/03/23/system76-lemur-pro/

System76 sells a lot of different types of computers, including desktops, laptops, and servers -- all come pre-loaded with either Ubuntu or the Ubuntu-based Pop!_OS Linux distributions.

With all of that said, System76 has several laptop models, ranging from under $1,000 for, say, the fairly basic "Galago Pro," to well over $2,000 for the high-end "Adder WS" portable workstation. In other words, there are many models to meet the needs of many -- including both budget and power perspectives.
Despite all of System76's laptop models, there is one line in particular that is beloved by many people around the world -- Lemur. Yes, the company's Lemur line of notebooks are very well regarded for their balanced performance, durability, and affordability. The Lemur laptops aren't the prettiest, nor are they the thinnest.

Today, the company announces its latest in the line. Called "Lemur Pro," it comes with 10th generation Intel Core processors by default. Best of all, System76 promises exceptional battery life.
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"The Lemur Pro is our lightest, longest-lasting laptop. Get all-day battery life from this ultra portable 2.2-pound machine. And with a 180-degree hinge, typing with your nose has never been easier. Starting at $1099, this powerful laptop can be configured with up to the Intel Core i7 CPU, 40GB of RAM, and 4TB of NVMe storage," says System76.

The System76 Lemur Pro will start at $1,099 for a base configuration with the Intel Core i5 chip. If you want the Core i7, or to choose other top specifications, the price will only go up from there. Unfortunately, you cannot buy the computer today. Instead, System76 says you must wait until April.
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System76 Lemur Pro

guest · Apr 10, 2020

The System76 'Lemur Pro' laptop is available now with Coreboot and open source firmware
April 9, 2020
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/artic...-with-coreboot-and-open-source-firmware.16396

System76 have now fully revealed the 'Lemur Pro' laptop, and not only is it powerful and good-looking it's also their most open laptop yet.

What makes it more open than their previous laptops, and from other hardware vendors? The Lemur Pro uses their own special System76 Open Firmware which includes Coreboot (a replacement for the traditional proprietary stuff), EDK2 and System76 Firmware Apps. Additionally, they also have the open source System76 Embedded Controller Firmware for controlling keyboard, fans, and battery and more.

"With the Lemur Pro, we wanted to create a laptop that would appeal to both developers and to the broader user," says Carl Richell, Founder and CEO. "The result is a 2.2lbs laptop that delivers 14 hours of battery life or more in one charge depending on your activity, truly allowing you to work from anywhere without worrying about plugging in.".
The Lemur Pro starts at $1099 for base configuration, obviously it goes a lot higher if you start adding upgraded specs. The base model is still pretty sweet though, good for work and a bit of play.
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System76: What We Love About the New Lemur Pro Laptop

The Lemur Pro is System76’s newest addition to our laptop line. You might have some questions such as, “What’s different about this laptop?” or, “WANT!” which we’ll certainly accept as another question. Here’s a few of our favorite things about the Lemur Pro: [...]
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