[Metalab] Libreboot and Replicant Workshops

[Cornel-Florentin Dimitriu]

Hello,

I was in Metalab at the beginning of June, I've talked to some people, 
and even held an ad-hoc presentation :-) Thanks for the warm welcome!

Back then, I presented what Technoethical does - mainly replacing the 
proprietary BIOS on compatible ThinkPad laptops with Libreboot, and 
installing Replicant on compatible Samsung phones, and how through this 
we have found a way to earn a living while still working on libre 
technologies.

See more info here about the projects we use:

https://libreboot.org/

https://replicant.us/

Related to this, we want to promote libre software and compatible 
hardware more, and to collaborate with people in hackerspaces and event 
organizers, to deliver workshops there.

Since I come regularly (a few times a year) to Vienna, we can organize 
Libreboot (Coreboot) and Replicant workshops if there are interested 
people.

I can give more details about what the workshop will consist of, if you 
need it, but mainly it's about:

- for laptops, and Libreboot - flashing the chip where the BIOS is 
stored, using an external SPI programmer and a clip (or soldered wires),

- for phones, and Replicant - flashing a recovery image and installing a 
system zip, using a micro USB cable, and then connecting to Internet 
with an external WiFi adapter that has libre driver+firmware.

I will be in Vienna again at the beginning of July, which is quite soon, 
so I'm waiting for feedback, to see how big the interest is, then we can 
set up a date for it.

Thank you again for welcoming me! It was the second time I was in 
Metalab (the first time I was two years ago), and by the projects, 
devices around, and the overall feeling, it seemed like the way I 
would've done it, so I can say I felt quite like home. :-)

Have a good week, and great ideas and projects ahead!

-- 
Florentin
Libre technology supporter
Tech enthusiast @ Technoethical
https://technoethical.com