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January 2020

UPDATED: Spring 2020 UEFI Plugfest

UPDATED: Spring 2020 UEFI Plugfest

UPDATED: Spring 2020 UEFI Plugfest

Due to COVID-19, the Spring 2020 UEFI Plugfest has moved to a virtual meeting. Details below. From the UEFI Forum: Hello UEFI Fo...

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