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Framework Computer Now Sponsoring LVFS / Fwupd Development

([Hardware] 5 Hours Ago Framework + LVFS)


With [1]the Linux Vendor Firmware Service serving more than 135 million downloads for Linux users updating their system and device firmware, LVFS has been [2]working to get more hardware vendors to contribute either engineering resources or directly contributing annual dues as sponsors. Framework Computer is now the first one to have executed an agreement under these new sponsorship efforts.

Red Hat in employing lead developer Richard Hughes has contributed the most to LVFS/Fwupd's success, the Linux Foundation has also hosted the project since it has shifted into their umbrella, AMD's Mario Limonciello is among the significant contributors, and now Framework Computer is a new sponsor to the project.

Richard Hughes posted on [3]Mastodon on Friday:

"I'm also happy to announce we've got a new sponsor for the LVFS: #Framework

Although there are about a half a dozen OEMs that have promised to sponsor LVFS, Framework is the first to have actually signed the paperwork."

The graphic on the [4]Fwupd.org page shows Framework as a Startup Sponsor, which puts them in the ballpark of around $10k USD in annual dues to the project.

Richard Hughes also followed up with a [5]comment on the positive impact that Framework has also applied on their suppliers around Fwupd/LVFS support too:

"I also wanted to say a huge thanks to Framework, not just for the sponsorship -- but also for the pressure they've put on their suppliers to support fwupd and the LVFS."

Framework has already been [6]supporting LVFS/Fwupd with their devices and ensuring good Linux support in general, such as with [7]the recent Framework 16 laptop upgrade .

Hopefully the sponsorship agreements with the other major OEMs pan out and that these other vendors also continue ramping up in mandating LVFS/Fwupd hardware support for ensuring a better firmware updating experience for Linux customers.



[1] https://www.phoronix.com/news/LVFS-Fwupd-135-Million-Download

[2] https://www.phoronix.com/news/LVFS-Fair-Use-Quota

[3] https://mastodon.social/@hughsie/115628170779065489

[4] https://fwupd.org/

[5] https://mastodon.social/@hughsie/115628171746383319

[6] https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fwupd-2.0.14-Released

[7] https://www.phoronix.com/review/framework-16-ryzen-ai-300-series


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