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		snvzz on Dec 15, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Libreboot 20221214 >if it comes from an untouchable ROM chip If it does, then it is hardware. >they can pretend it's still "free" Or rather, not software, thus out of scope.

notpushkin on Dec 15, 2022 [–]

This never really made any sense to me. If I build a PC with Windows installed on a read-only flash drive, can I advertise it as running 100% free software?

anikom15 on Dec 15, 2022 | [–]

Does that mean Super Mario Bros. was free software until it was released on VC?

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