Introduction to Open Source Firmware with coreboot

Hacker Room,

This workshop provides an introduction to coreboot, an wildly used open-source firmware project.
Join our workshop and learn coreboot - Beginner to Intermediate - Everyone's welcome!

The coreboot project started since 1998, and has been widely deployed as host firmware, and you can find it running on each and every Chromebook selling today. Participants will gain hands-on experience with coreboot, learning to configure, build, and install it on real hardware. The session is ideal for developers and enthusiasts interested in firmware development and customization. Whether you're an experienced developer or just starting out, there's something for everyone! So don't be shy if you're completely new, we'll be happy to give you an introduction. Still, having some basic knowledge of firmware, Linux or hardware basics will be helpful in your learning process.

Objectives:

  • Understand the basics of coreboot and its components, e.g. booting process and file compositions
    Learn the process of configuring and building coreboot
  • Hands-on experience installing/ flashing coreboot on hardware
  • debugging issues and some customizations
  • Who Should Attend:
    Students, Developers, hardware enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning about open-source firmware.