On 06/12/15 13:03, Julien Kyou wrote: > > > On December 5, 2015 9:45:38 PM EST, "Thompson, David" <[email protected]> wrote: > > On Sat, Dec 5, 2015 at 9:20 PM, Julien Kyou <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > >> I am in a position to make a 'Truly Freedom Respecting' > > Single-Board-Computer. > >> It would probably cost around 50 to 100$ (I'm want it at least twice > > as powerful as a pi), and GPIO pins making it a good Pi alternative. > >> I Have no specs (or other details) for it yet, I am just wondering > > how much interest there is (beyond myself of course). > > > I'm very interested in such a computer that is similar in size to the > > Raspberry Pi or Beaglebone Black. I'd like an ARMv7 or later > > processor with a freedom-compatible GPU, HDMI output, gigabit > > ethernet, 2 USB 3.0 ports. That's all I can think of for now. ;) > > > - Dave > > That is what I'm aiming for also. > > If anyone has insight as to freedom-compatible components, just to save me some time, I'd be really grateful for the information.
Ah, when I first read your email I thought you already had a plan. I'm afraid you're in for an awakening. Depending on what functionality you want will constrain your board. Basically, anything with wifi and/or a GUI beyond basic console (headless) will not be free as you'll need non-free firmware to get wifi and GPU working. I have a Hummingboard from Solid-run. It's imx.6 based and runs headless with no firmware blobs. Even the bootloader is free although not mainlined into U-Boot. TL:DR - You're board will be headless only in order to be Free.
