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Free firmware exists for both and is available out-of-the-box on Guix System, as part of @code{%base-firmware} (@pxref{operating-system Reference, @code{firmware}}). +@cindex Graphics Cards, hardware support +Graphics cards have a hard time running properly under linux-libre, +because those drivers usually require propritary firmware, which +linux-libre removes. Users should avoid brand new graphics cards. +Older Kepler Nvidia graphics cards and integrated Intel GPUs work the +best. + @cindex RYF, Respects Your Freedom The @uref{https://www.fsf.org/, Free Software Foundation} runs @uref{https://www.fsf.org/ryf, @dfn{Respects Your Freedom}} (RYF), a @@ -2229,6 +2236,10 @@ Another useful resource is the @uref{https://www.h-node.org/, H-Node} web site. It contains a catalog of hardware devices with information about their support in GNU/Linux. +For the best Guix System experience, Guix developers recommend an X86_64 +system with at least 2GB of RAM. An old Thinkpad in the T or X series +is usually a good choice. If you decide to run Guix System on ARM or +Power architectures, then please use a system with a 64 bit CPU. @node USB Stick and DVD Installation @section USB Stick and DVD Installation -- 2.37.3