GNU Linux-Libre 7.2-gnu has been released by FSF Latin America, removing proprietary firmware blobs from the upstream Linux kernel 7.2-rc7 to support fully free software distributions like Trisquel and Parabola. The deblob patch eliminated non-free code from various hardware drivers, including those from AMD, Qualcomm, Intel, and MediaTek, ensuring that users do not have to download proprietary software. This version continues the project's minimal-changes philosophy, which allows drivers without firmware to simply stop loading, thus enhancing the focus on free software. Source tarballs are currently available, with compiled packages for Debian and RPM distributions expected to be released soon
GNU Linux-Libre 7.2-gnu Drops: FSF Latin America Cuts Firmware Blobs From AMD, Qualcomm, and Intel Drivers
GNU Linux-Libre 7.2-gnu has been released by FSF Latin America, stripping proprietary firmware blobs from the upstream Linux kernel 7.2-rc7. The latest deblob patch caught non-free code across a broad range of modern hardware drivers, including AMD GPU stacks, Qualcomm Adreno entries, Intel Wi-Fi, and newly added MediaTek audio components. Built on a minimal-changes approach, the release ensures that 100% free distributions like Trisquel and Parabola can boot without forcing users to download proprietary software. Source tarballs are available now at the FSF Latin America website, with compiled Debian and RPM packages scheduled to follow shortly.
