Vendors who provide #firmware updates through #LVFS is likely to sell more products.

So it will be interesting to learn which ones will pitch in to fund this amazing service.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/lvfs-sustainability-plan-vendor-funding

What about if it is visible in the GUI, or #fwupdmgt output in the terminal if a vendor sponsors the service?

https://fwupd.org/lvfs/vendors/ could be made easier for users to find in, including if a device is updateable from there before deciding to buy it.

This is a positive opportunity for everyone!

Yesterday, I ran a firmware update on Linux: "sudo #fwupdmgt update” which showed an intel ME update I ran.

Device: Lenovo #T490.

Since then, I can't boot my #Linux (#NixOS) anymore. Instead, I have a strange boot-loop into the BIOS.

Up-to-date details: https://md.darmstadt.ccc.de/s/WcxbmDtwF# (reload for updates!)

If you have any ideas I might try, please do let me know.

#lenovot490 #bootloop