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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Is gaming with Coreboot (or any other open source bios) viable? (lemmy.sdf.org)

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I am looking to build a Linux gaming machine with open source firmware and Intel ME disabled. Is this viable?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago

While many comments here are correct that it would affect less than you'd expect, there are things that may not be covered.

For example:

there's no setting for hyperthreading
no way to disable SATA drives, in case you'd like to be selective
you'll need to reflash the BIOS if you want to change boot order permanently

Also, make sure you have the correct video BIOS.