diff --git a/docs/variants/pc_engines/faq.md b/docs/variants/pc_engines/faq.md index 74255c4484..4f7d89a042 100644 --- a/docs/variants/pc_engines/faq.md +++ b/docs/variants/pc_engines/faq.md @@ -8,9 +8,7 @@ Dasharo's release cycle and testing scope. 1. **Upcoming BIOS Version:** The next BIOS version that you will be able to install will most likely be -tagged as 24.02.01.01. There is a possibility that this might shift to base on -coreboot 24.05, then it would be called 24.05.01, due to the recent change in -the coreboot versioning scheme. For detailed insights into the versioning +tagged as 24.08.00.01. For detailed insights into the versioning scheme, please refer to the coreboot release notes here: [Coreboot Release Notes](https://doc.coreboot.org/releases/coreboot-24.02-relnotes.html?highlight=releases#release-number-format-update) as well as discussion about [Dasharo Versioning](https://github.com/Dasharo/dasharo-issues/issues/762). @@ -37,3 +35,52 @@ which occurred on 2024-04-02. If you are interested, please contact us at shopping@3mdeb.com and provide your order number. + +## The Dasharo (coreboot+UEFI) version is 0.9.x. Does this mean it is still in beta? + +No, our policy for versioning is that we never release 1.x.y as a first +release. We cannot validate it at the mass production readiness level. +Validation results are always linked on the release page, or you can find those +directly in [Google +Sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wSE6xA3K3nXewwLn5lV39_2wZL1kg5AkGb4mvmG3bwE/edit#gid=1670191276). +We switch to v1.x.y when volume reaches critical mass, and we can assure there +is a certain level of compatibility and long enough time passed to report most +critical issues. + +You should always check test results and decide if you need an updated firmware +version and if provided results cover your workload. We don't know your +workload, so we cannot production readiness level. Current test results can be +good enough for one customer to run production workloads. It may be +insufficient for others and would be considered beta. We are happy to extend +our test scope to cover more cases. Let us know about your use case in +[dasharo-issues](https://github.com/Dasharo/dasharo-issues). + +## Why is Dasharo (coreboot+SeaBIOS) more expensive than Dasharo (coreboot+UEFI)? + +There are many reasons for that. Most importantly, more resources are needed to +maintain code and releases. First, we have a fork of +[SeaBIOS](https://github.com/pcengines/seabios). Second, we have +[sortbootorder](https://github.com/pcengines/sortbootorder) depends on coreboot +toolchain changes and libpayload. Third, tests are in legacy infrastructure +with ongoing migration to +[OSFV](https://github.com/Dasharo/open-source-firmware-validation); even if +migrated, we have too little Dasharo (coreboot+SeaBIOS) supported hardware to +benefit from the effect of scale because Dasharo (coreboot+SeaBIOS) components +do not easily benefit from Dasharo (coreboot+UEFI) changes price have to be +higher. + +Dasharo (coreboot+SeaBIOS) was 50% discounted for quite some time before its +first release. + +We understand that it can be expensive for individual customers, so we are +always open to providing discounts for those who contribute to the project +meaningfully. The following tiers are eligible for discounts of up to 100%: + +* [Beta +Testers](https://docs.dasharo.com/ways-you-can-help-us/#join-dasharo-beta-testing-group) + - 100% discount for the time of being active Beta Tester. +* Top 5 active members on [Dasharo +Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#dasharo:matrix.org) and [Dasharo Github +Issues](https://github.com/Dasharo/dasharo-issues)- 100% discount for 1 year. +* Code contributors, testers, and issue reporters - depends on severity and +size of contributions. diff --git a/docs/ways-you-can-help-us.md b/docs/ways-you-can-help-us.md index 99625af2bf..7dacf5d263 100644 --- a/docs/ways-you-can-help-us.md +++ b/docs/ways-you-can-help-us.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ General". ## Join Dasharo Beta Testing Group Dasharo Beta Testing Group is a group of users who help make Dasharo better. They -are willing to flash their devicies with Release Candidates (RC) firmware binaries +are willing to flash their devices with Release Candidates (RC) firmware binaries and provide test results by reporting issues or confirming fixes. Members of this community will have access to invite-only Dasharo Space channel,