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I don't really feel like the librem laptops offer much value when built using a processor with IME. It's offering a mostly open source laptop, but still has a m
by beeboop 11y ago
I don't really feel like the librem laptops offer much value when built using a processor with IME. It's offering a mostly open source laptop, but still has a massive gaping backdoor for someone to log your every keystroke and get every bit of your data - even if the laptop is off or your harddrive is encrypted (source: http://libreboot.org/faq/#intel http://libreboot.org/faq/#intel)
I am more excited in the continued development of the Novena laptop (https://www.crowdsupply.com/sutajio-kosagi/novena https://www.crowdsupply.com/sutajio-kosagi/novena) but it's a shame there aren't any suitable modern processors to use in it.
- nickpsecurity 11y agoYeah, the discussions get funnier when you see people speculating about Intel backdoors and ask yourself "Did everyone forget about Intel AMT?" Whether it's on or not, the functionality is probably in every chip in the family and maybe others to cut NRE costs. Most open, security-focused laptop with the most closed, backdoored processor. It's funny shit.
- chadzawistowski 11y agoFreescale's ARM processors are quite open, and getting better all the time! I'm looking forwards to their i.MX7 line.