So Sup Forums why haven't you installed the only BIOS that actually respects your freedom, privacy, and human rights by using no proprietary firmware and disables the Intel (NSA backdoor) ME?
>inb4 the dev is a tranny and drama queen That's a red herring and has no bearing on the project The dispute with GNU was resolved several months ago youtube.com/watch?v=FQCwYAhZnQg
>inb4 no compatible system You can literally get a ThinkPad X200 for $50 on ebay
>inb4 no beaglebone/pi for external flashing You can get an X60 for internal flashing or use a Libreboot flashing service (about $50) on ebay for X200/T400
>inb4 that hardware is ancient An X200 will pretty much do anything besides "muh gaymin" plus there are some descent mobo's that support Libreboot for an Intel or AMD desktop system (see below)
Compatible Laptops/Boards: Server boards: Asus KFSN4-DRE and Asus KGPE-D16 Desktop boards: Asus KCMA-D8, Intel D510MO, Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L, and Apple iMac 5,2 Laptops: Asus Chromebook C201, Lenovo ThinkPad X60/X60s, Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet, Lenovo ThinkPad T60 (some exceptions), Lenovo ThinkPad X200, Lenovo ThinkPad R400, Lenovo ThinkPad T400, Lenovo ThinkPad T500, Apple MacBook 1.1, and Apple MacBook 2.1
If you do research, Libreboot on any i-series device is impossible without major hardware modifications and reverse-engineering. The "pre-order" of X220's was a ploy to obtain money that would go toward the project, or perhaps someone's own finances. People who wasted their money on that venture can either receive a refund, or a legitimate Libreboot device. Information on why a X220 Libreboot port being an impossibility is listed on the Libreboot website (Pic related), so I don't understand why people keep spreading this rumor.
By the way, Leah, the person who operates Minifree, and was previously the head of the project, has zero skills in hardware modification. The person who would be modifying and selling a device running this X220 port has no idea how to do anything related to hardware modification. Yes, really.
They don't work with Libreboot, unfortunately.
Isaiah Bailey
You realize you're citing the current Libreboot FAQ? That section will be modified once they have the X220 ready at the end of the year.
Nathan Fisher
If you knew the way Intel has implemented the ME into their hardware, you would realize that the documentation needs no updating. I hope you aren't basing your assumptions on recent published discoveries involving the ME's configuration.
Angel Collins
Anyone using C201 with GNU/Linux? How is it?
Grayson Lee
I'm basing my """assumption""" on a recent conversation I had with Leah. You have no idea what you're talking about.
Liam Williams
I'm basing my knowledge on facts and conversations with people who actually know what they're doing among the Libreboot project, and aren't mentally ill to the extent that they have to pretend they're not what they actually are, as well as plunge a project as important as Libreboot into a laughingstock among the Free Software movement. Please do realize that Leah no longer speaks for the project, his actions are only for his financial gain, and you're a fool to trust what he has to say. It's a wonder he's even allowed to further contribute to the project.
Ryan James
Do you have any proof to back this up? Because I've got multiple sources saying that the ignition firmware will be disabled. I realize that Leah stepped down as lead dev, but as far as I know she's still on the project. Also, why are you not using her preferred pronoun?
Ian Hall
youre like a nigger on a unicycle
Gabriel Hernandez
The evidence is there, I've already stated my reasoning. Nothing is impossible, and if there's enough demand something will come on the front of a X220 port. However, given the people currently at the front of the project, that outcome is very unlikely in the near future. Or ever, honestly. Just don't be too surprised when these promises you keep hearing aren't fulfilled.
Julian Clark
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Xavier Ward
We'll see. If it doesn't happen, I'll still be perfectly happy with my trusty X200
James White
>I'll never use Libreboot because of the dev. What's wrong with the dev?
Jackson Jones
she's transgender and has suffered from a coke addiction in the past I personally don't care, the project is amazing and is basically the only FOSS BIOS on the planet which allows users to have a truly free computing experience that respects their privacy, freedom, and fundamental human rights
Daniel Mitchell
Don't believe his lies
Ayden Cook
Why not coreboot?
Lucas Hughes
Still has proprietary firmware in it. Libreboot is 100% libre.
Anthony Mitchell
>Asus Chromebook C201
ARM. No proprietary firmware.
Why not coreboot?
Eli Wilson
thanks
Isaac Turner
Stop being SJW yourself
Jason Nelson
I don't have a C201, I use Thinkpads. If you have C201 and the coreboot rom doesn't contain proprietary firmware, then by all means use coreboot. I personally support libreboot because it's part of the FOSS community.
no problem senpai
Gavin Davis
>no propriety software drivers How to do this without screen tearing and flickering?
Ayden Scott
I don't have any screen tearing or flickering on my X200 with libreboot