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Libreboot vs XTIDE Universal BIOS

A side-by-side look at Libreboot and XTIDE Universal BIOS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Libreboot

Libreboot

Os & Utilities

Libreboot is a free/open source boot firmware (coreboot distribution) that aims to replace proprietary firmware found in most computers. It focuses on security, privacy, freedom and boot speed.

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XTIDE Universal BIOS

XTIDE Universal BIOS

System & Hardware

XTIDE Universal BIOS is an open-source BIOS extension that adds IDE/ATA hard drive support to computers that lack native IDE support. It allows using high-capacity IDE hard drives with older systems.

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