Librem, the Glossary
Librem is a line of computers manufactured by Purism, SPC featuring free (libre) software.[1]
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- Computer hardware
- GNOME Mobile
Baseband processor
A baseband processor (also known as baseband radio processor, BP, or BBP) is a device (a chip or part of a chip) in a network interface controller that manages all the radio functions (all functions that require an antenna); however, this term is generally not used in reference to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios.
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BIOS
In computing, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System, also known as the System BIOS, ROM BIOS, BIOS ROM or PC BIOS) is firmware used to provide runtime services for operating systems and programs and to perform hardware initialization during the booting process (power-on startup).
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances and building personal area networks (PANs).
Build to order
Build to Order (BTO: sometimes referred to as Make to Order or Made to Order (MTO)) is a production approach where products are not built until a confirmed order for products is received.
Camera
A camera is an instrument used to capture and store images and videos, either digitally via an electronic image sensor, or chemically via a light-sensitive material such as photographic film.
Central processing unit
A central processing unit (CPU), also called a central processor, main processor, or just processor, is the most important processor in a given computer.
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Computer security
Computer security (also cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology (IT) security) is the protection of computer systems and networks from threats that may result in unauthorized information disclosure, theft of (or damage to) hardware, software, or data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
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Coreboot
coreboot, formerly known as LinuxBIOS, is a software project aimed at replacing proprietary firmware (BIOS or UEFI) found in most computers with a lightweight firmware designed to perform only the minimum number of tasks necessary to load and run a modern 32-bit or 64-bit operating system.
Crowd Supply
Crowd Supply is a crowdfunding platform based in Portland, Oregon.
Debian
Debian, also known as Debian GNU/Linux, is a Linux distribution composed of free and open-source software and optionally non-free firmware or software developed by the community-supported Debian Project, which was established by Ian Murdock on August 16, 1993.
Desktop computer
A desktop computer (often abbreviated desktop) is a personal computer designed for regular use at a stationary location on or near a desk (as opposed to a portable computer) due to its size and power requirements.
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Firmware
In computing, firmware is software that provides low-level control of computing device hardware.
Free software
Free software, libre software, libreware or rarely known as freedom-respecting software is computer software distributed under terms that allow users to run the software for any purpose as well as to study, change, and distribute it and any adapted versions.
Free Software Foundation
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Richard Stallman on October 4, 1985, to support the free software movement, with the organization's preference for software being distributed under copyleft ("share alike") terms, such as with its own GNU General Public License.
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GNOME
GNOME, originally an acronym for GNU Network Object Model Environment, is a free and open-source desktop environment for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems.
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GTK
GTK (formerly GIMP ToolKit and GTK+) is a free software cross-platform widget toolkit for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
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HMAC-based one-time password
HMAC-based one-time password (HOTP) is a one-time password (OTP) algorithm based on HMAC.
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Intel Active Management Technology
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) is hardware and firmware for remote out-of-band management of select business computers, running on the Intel Management Engine, a microprocessor subsystem not exposed to the user, intended for monitoring, maintenance, updating, and repairing systems.
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Intel Core
Intel Core is a line of multi-core (with the exception of Core Solo and Core 2 Solo) central processing units (CPUs) for midrange, embedded, workstation, high-end and enthusiast computer markets marketed by Intel Corporation.
Intel Graphics Technology
Intel Graphics Technology (GT) is the collective name for a series of integrated graphics processors (IGPs) produced by Intel that are manufactured on the same package or die as the central processing unit (CPU).
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Intel Management Engine
The Intel Management Engine (ME), also known as the Intel Manageability Engine, is an autonomous subsystem that has been incorporated in virtually all of Intel's processor chipsets since 2008.
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Interdiction
Interdiction is interception of an object prior to its arrival at the location where it is to be used in military, espionage, and law enforcement.
KDE
KDE is an international free software community that develops free and open-source software.
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Kernel (operating system)
The kernel is a computer program at the core of a computer's operating system and generally has complete control over everything in the system.
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Kill switch
A kill switch, also known more formally as an emergency brake, emergency stop (E-stop), emergency off (EMO), or emergency power off (EPO), is a safety mechanism used to shut off machinery in an emergency, when it cannot be shut down in the usual manner.
Laptop
A laptop computer or notebook computer, also known as a laptop or notebook, is a small, portable personal computer (PC).
Linux
Linux is both an open-source Unix-like kernel and a generic name for 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.
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Linux adoption
Linux adoption is the adoption of Linux computer operating systems (OS) by households, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and governments. Librem and Linux adoption are Linux-based devices.
Linux Magazine
Linux Magazine is an international magazine for Linux software enthusiasts and professionals.
Microphone
A microphone, colloquially called a mic, or mike, is a transducer that converts sound into an electrical signal.
Open-source hardware
Open-source hardware (OSH, OSHW) consists of physical artifacts of technology designed and offered by the open-design movement.
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Operating system
An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
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OSNews
OSNews is a computing online newspaper.
Phosh
Phosh (portmanteau of phone and shell) is a graphical user interface designed for mobile and touch-based devices and developed by Purism.
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Pine64
Pine Store Limited, doing business as Pine64 (styled as PINE64), is a Hong Kong-based organization that designs, manufactures, and sells single-board computers, notebook computers, as well as smartwatch/smartphones.
PostmarketOS
postmarketOS (abbreviated as pmOS) is an operating system primarily for smartphones, based on the Alpine Linux distribution.
PureOS
PureOS is a Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME or KDE Plasma desktop environment. Librem and PureOS are GNOME Mobile.
Purism (company)
Purism, SPC is an American computer technology corporation based in San Francisco, California and registered in the state of Washington. Librem and Purism (company) are open-source hardware.
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Qubes OS
Qubes OS is a security-focused desktop operating system that aims to provide security through isolation.
Random-access memory
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of electronic computer memory that can be read and changed in any order, typically used to store working data and machine code.
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Security switch
A security switch is a hardware device designed to protect computers, laptops, smartphones and similar devices from unauthorized access or operation, distinct from a virtual security switch which offers software protection.
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Security token
A security token is a peripheral device used to gain access to an electronically restricted resource.
Server (computing)
A server is a computer that provides information to other computers called "clients" on computer network.
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Small form factor PC
Small form factor (abbreviated: SFF) is a term used for desktop computers and for some of their components, chassis and motherboard, to indicate that they are designed in accordance with one of several standardized form factors intended to minimize the volume and footprint of a desktop computer compared to the standard ATX form factor.
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Smartphone
A smartphone, often simply called a phone, is a mobile device that combines the functionality of a traditional mobile phone with advanced computing capabilities. Librem and smartphone are smartphones.
System76
System76, Inc. is an American computer manufacturer based in Denver, Colorado that sells notebook computers, desktop computers, and servers.
TechRepublic
TechRepublic is an online trade publication and social community for IT professionals, providing advice on best practices and tools for the needs of IT decision-makers.
The Verge
The Verge is an American technology news website headquartered in Lower Manhattan, New York City and operated by Vox Media.
Time-based one-time password
Time-based one-time password (TOTP) is a computer algorithm that generates a one-time password (OTP) using the current time as a source of uniqueness.
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Trisquel
Trisquel (full name Trisquel GNU/Linux) is a computer operating system, a Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu.
Trusted Platform Module
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is an international standard for a secure cryptoprocessor, a dedicated microcontroller designed to secure hardware through integrated cryptographic keys.
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Ubuntu Touch
Ubuntu Touch is a mobile version of the Ubuntu operating system, being developed by the UBports community.
United States dollar
The United States dollar (symbol: $; currency code: USD; also abbreviated US$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies; referred to as the dollar, U.S. dollar, American dollar, or colloquially buck) is the official currency of the United States and several other countries.
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Wayland (protocol)
Wayland is a communication protocol that specifies the communication between a display server and its clients, as well as a C library implementation of that protocol.
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Webcam
A webcam is a video camera which is designed to record or stream to a computer or computer network.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a family of wireless network protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio waves.
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19-inch rack
A 19-inch rack is a standardized frame or enclosure for mounting multiple electronic equipment modules.
See also
Computer hardware
- 4D vector
- ASRock M8
- B5000 instruction set
- Cache hierarchy
- Classes of computers
- Clock signal
- Computer compatibility
- Computer hardware
- Computer terminals
- Electronic badge
- Emulator
- Fingerprint scanner
- Flat-panel display
- GPU switching
- General-Purpose Serial Interface
- Hardware Trojan
- Hardware acceleration
- Hardware backdoor
- Hardware compatibility list
- Hardware for artificial intelligence
- Hardware reset
- Hardware security
- Hardware virtualization
- Hardware-based encryption
- History of computing hardware
- Honeywell JetWave
- Librem
- List of search appliance vendors
- Mini-STX
- Nitro Zeus
- Packard Bell Statesman
- Photonically Optimized Embedded Microprocessors
- Plug compatible
- Power cycling
- Randomized benchmarking
- Secure element
- Vintage computer
- Vinyl cutter
- X2 transceiver
- Zero-overhead looping
GNOME Mobile
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Librem
Also known as Librem 13, Librem 15.
, Trusted Platform Module, Ubuntu Touch, United States dollar, Wayland (protocol), Webcam, Wi-Fi, 19-inch rack.