# Suggested: Linux Firmware **What is required on many systems for certain hardware to function?** For certain hardware to function on many systems, *non-FOSS firmware* is required. > **What package contains firmware for many, but not all, devices?** > The package that contains firmware for many, but not all, devices is *`sys-kernel/linux-firmware`.* > > **What does installing certain firmware packages often require?** > Installing certain firmware packages often requires *accepting the associated firmware licenses.* # Firmware Loading **When are firmware files typically loaded?** Firmware files are typically loaded *when the associated kernel module is loaded.* ... # SOF Firmware ...