hello, /g/oblinsI am passionate about free as in freedom software. I am seeking a coreboot-compatible laptop with modern/high specs which will remain high end for a few years, and preferably something that I can upgrade myself to save some money. The best I have found so far is the Clevo V560TU, which is a white label model that online retailers ship in various configurations. A barebones version with an Intel 255H is about $1300 from what I've seen, and it's upgradeable to 96GB RAM (though one site suggests it's 128GB), and it also has two nvme slots, which is a nice bonus. It sometimes comes with coreboot preinstalled (although I can do that myself if I find a cheaper config). Other benefits include an optional lower resolution screen (1920x1200 as opposed to 2k/4k) which is more compatible with some privacy respecting OS's, and there is an option to remove the webcam/mic entirely, which I appreciate. Who even uses those on laptops?Here is an example of this machine:https://laptopwithlinux.com/product/clevo-v560/Questions:- Why does this one state expandable up to 128GB RAM when most others I can find (same white label model?) are listed as 96?https://www.hidevolution.com/evoc-high-performance-systems-v5602b-v560tu-16-fhd-ultra-7-225h-intel-arc.html- Is this the best laptop for my purposes?- Why don't these seem to offer the 275HX? Isn't it the same socket? Only 1xx, 225h, and 255h for this specific model seem to be available.I found the above alternative on this page, which has some 275HX models--are any of them good for coreboot?https://www.hidevolution.com/laptops-1/gaming-enthusiast/evoc-clevoIs there a ThinkPad that does this but better or cheaper?
why doesn't anyone care about coreboot on /g/ anymore
>>106516088>freeboot>high endkekWhy do you only care about specific blobs and not nothers? What about microcode in your cpu for example?If you actually wanted a fully blobfree system you'd have to use hardware that's over a decade old, like a core 2 duo or phenom ii, and mod the bios.Unless I am misunderstanding your goals?You might be better off checking out the new risc-v laptops.
>>106517643>still has blobs>still has intel me
>>106517643Because the way to get "internet security" is not to use it for secure comms at all, ever. Before the internet was an option the world still turned just fine. Computers easily bait the arrogant into self-snitching.They're too weak for self-discipline so they build placebo devices to feel special.
>>106518722>they build placebo devices to feel specialtrvke
>>106518722>placebo devicesThere is value in FOSS software whether you "self-snitch" or not. I don't understand why you think these two things are necessarily related or mutually exclusive. I simply want a good computer which adheres to principles i agree with to whatever extent is possible or realistic. RMS used a Lemote for years and I doubt very much he thought anything about "snitching" one way or the other.
>>106517972>>freeboot>>high end>kekWhat is freeboot? Is the 255H + 96GB RAM not high end? This thread is about Libreboot.>and mod the bios.With what, coreboot/libreboot? That is what this thread is about.>Why do you only care about specific blobs and not nothers?Who said this? Why do you invent scenarios in your head, post them, and then argue with them all in one post? Anyway, with FOSS and things such as coreboot, it is usually about mitigation and reducing the amount of nonfree components, not purity which requires extreme measures. I do not have much interest in a phenom machine unless I would be able to find a very nice one for a very reasonable price.
>>106517979libreboot has fewer/no blobs and Intel ME is disabled, many of these even ship with that option by default. See also: Dasharo coreboot, heads, IME delete (iGPU only)
>>106518863>>106518722I really resent the fact that zoomers are retarded luddites who come up with ad hoc arguments to maintain the status quo and bring that bullshit to /g/. This place used to be full of enthusiasts who cared about the truth and good software, but now it's just full of "kids" in grown men's bodies who will make any excuse to continue using lagdroid on their midrange phone and will try to drag you down with them if you dare to do anything else. Even the ThinkPad threads are dying.
