The LVFS helps OEMs, ODMs and other equipment makers to distribute UEFI firmware updates to Linux users. Which is where the Linux Vendor Firmware Service comes in. Most major hardware vendors only provide ‘official support’ Microsoft Windows OS and only provide Windows-specific flashing tools to their customers. Upgrading the firmware of motherboards, peripherals, and other hardware on Linux hasn’t been the easiest thing to do historically. It’s a pretty big deal, with tens of thousands of Linux users set to benefit from the partnership.īut first, let’s recap what the LVFS is and why it’s becoming increasingly important to Linux users. Tens of thousands of ThinkPad users will see firmware updates listed in GNOME Software in the coming weeks…
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