World's First Open-Source Netbook?

Jiangsu, China-based Lemote Technology Corporation has announced its YeeLoong Notebook, which it claims to be the world's first "fully open hardware/software. All system source (BIOS, kernel, drivers etc.) are open source, no close firmware needed."

Other specs include:

High performance. Tests show that our platform is among the best performance for 7"-9"ultra mobile laptops.

Low power. Peak power ~12Watt for SSD version.

Low cost. 

High quality. This product is designed and produced by Quanta Computer, the No.1 notebook OEM factory.

Rich expandablity: optional HDD/wifi/camera, internal USB connector for expansion of GPS/Bluetooth etc.

No word yet on pricing nor availability (it is listed as coming soon).

Components	Spec	notes
CPU	STLS 2F(Loongson 2F) 900MHz, with integrated DDR2 controller and PCI controller
Chipset	Northbridge: integrated in CPU  Southbridge: AMD CS5536  Graphics: SMI712  Network: Rtl8139 + RTL8187B(wifi)  Camera: 300K pixel  SD: Realtek RTS5158E
Memory	SO-DIMM DDR2 512MB/1GB	optional
Storage	160GB 2.5' HDD or 2GB/4GB SSD	optional
Panel	8.9” TFT LCD 1024x600
Extension	USB wifi	optional
Interfaces	USB2.0x3, earphone+ MIC, SDx1,   RJ45x1, VGAx1, DC-inx1
Power	<12watt>
Enclosure	PC+ABS+IMR A/C
Size	98x45x28.5mm
Keyboard	80key 23.8mm
Weight	~1Kg	Exclude external parts
OS	Debian Linux + Lemote Education suites	Others includes: Mandriva, Sunwah, Slackware, Gentoo etc.

Lemote's website here.