Re: Librem

[Joshua Branson <jbranso@fastmail.com>]

Pierre Neidhardt <ambrevar@gmail.com> writes:

> Chris Marusich <cmmarusich@gmail.com> 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

>
> 	https://puri.sm/products/
>
> Their Librem 13 looks very attractive indeed!  Compared to my Xiaomi Air
> 13", it's seems to be a bit better while also more expansive, but I
> suppose it's the price to pay for a good cause! :)
>
> Any Librem user out there?