# FSF sponsors GNU Boot, a libre, ethical replacement for the nonfree BIOS or UEFI

**Switching Demand Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | FSF sponsors GNU Boot, a libre, ethical replacement for the nonfree BIOS or UEFI |
| Switching from | the |
| Category | OS, browsers & email clients |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 3 |
| Comments | 1 |
| Posted | 2026-10-03 |
| Linked site | https://www.fsf.org/news/2026-gnu-boot-joins-fsf-fiscal-sponsorship-program |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (the).

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