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Re: Librem
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Chris Marusich |
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Re: Librem |
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Wed, 02 May 2018 23:47:01 -0700 |
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Joshua Branson <address@hidden> writes:
> Pierre Neidhardt <address@hidden> writes:
>
>> Chris Marusich <address@hidden> writes:
>>
>>> Another option is to find a system that respects your freedom and does
>>> not require proprietary software to run. I have a LibreBoot laptop I
>>> purchased from MiniFree, and I love it! I know that purchasing a
>>> replacement computer that respects your freedom can seem like an
>>> expensive option, but if you have the money, then it's an option:
>>>
>>> https://minifree.org/
>>>
>>> You may also be interested in looking at:
>>>
>>> https://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/endorsement/respects-your-freedom
>>
>> How does it compare to Purism?
>
> I believe that minifree sells products that Richard Stallman would
> purchase. Purism is pretty close to something that Stallman would
> purchase, but I believe there may be some lingering issues with Intel's
> FSP that would prevent Stallman from purchasing a Purism. You can read
> a bit more of it here:
> https://puri.sm/posts/measuring-the-intel-me-to-create-a-more-secure-computer/
>
> However, I would argue that currently, Purism is probably the best
> company working on making a modern and freedom respecting computing
> device. EOMA68 is another contender.
> https://www.crowdsupply.com/eoma68/micro-desktop
What about the TALOSII? It seems like another good option, if you can
afford it.
https://www.raptorcs.com/TALOSII/
It seems it was good enough to convince Libreboot to recommend it:
https://libreboot.org/news/talos.html
--
Chris
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