Libreboot 26.10 'Ominous Olive' shifts supported 64-bit systems to EDK2 as the default boot payload, bringing native UEFI support for Windows, Linux, and BSDs, alongside expanded hardware targets.
The biggest change is the adoption of an open system based on modern standards, which becomes the default choice on most 64-bit systems. Thanks to this change, computers can now boot Windows 10 and 11, as well as various versions of Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and other operating systems. Modern boot methods are also supported without the need for traditional intermediaries, while compatibility options for older systems are maintained.
New hardware and Chromebook support
Older 32-bit systems will continue to use the previous boot method.
The new release brings a significant expansion to the list of supported computers, adding 233 different configurations for Chromebook laptops from the MrChromebox project. However, these configurations are currently only available as source code, meaning that interested parties must build the necessary files themselves. So far, only the Bay Trail-based Kip platform has been fully tested.
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In addition to Chromebooks, the release adds support for the Lenovo ThinkPad X270 and X280 models, the Dell OptiPlex 5050 SFF and 3040 Micro desktops, and the Supermicro X11SSH-F motherboard. It also improves performance on systems with AMD Family 15h processors with a new version of the core boot software, offering more reliable booting, support for larger RAM, and fixes.
Graphics, settings, and strict policy against artificial intelligence
In the graphics department, the new version allows for work with graphics cards with more than 4 GB of memory. However, a performance-enhancing setting known as Resizable BAR remains disabled by default to avoid problems with Intel integrated graphics.
Users of systems with the new boot system now have a regular management interface to change settings, such as the boot order. Additionally, a strict AI policy has been added to a new project file, which Leah Rowe described as the most significant change in the release.
The developers recommend that current users read the official release notes on the Libreboot website before upgrading. Libreboot 26.10 is available for download, with build files for supported computers except Chromebooks.
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