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They're selling a privacy-conscious Linux laptop with open firmware that's assembled in a place that isn't so privacy-friendly.[0] I think a lot of people woul
by rl3 4y ago
They're selling a privacy-conscious Linux laptop with open firmware that's assembled in a place that isn't so privacy-friendly.[0]
I think a lot of people would pay extra for assembly in a western country. These appear made to order, so the risk of hardware implantation targeting is almost certainly real.
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- speed_spread 4y agoGoing all-in on privacy and hardware trust, one could also wish for a Raptor Talos portable workstation running a POWER CPU. I don't think they'd scale down to proper laptop size though.
- Transisto 4y agoCombined with the high risk of being a high target honeypot I'd be worried of that Chinese MITM.
- rl3 4y agoUpdate: https://us.starlabs.systems/pages/why-choose-us https://us.starlabs.systems/pages/why-choose-us Assembled, imaged and programmed in the UK. Configured by our own engineers, giving you peace of mind that you get what you want with no hidden extras. Not sure if that's outdated or what to believe.