On Thu, 2017-09-21 at 18:12 +0200, Edward Bartolo wrote: > Excuse me for interrupting this conversation, but, what is the point > of making sure a browser is secure knowing there is a complete HIDDEN > OS running all the time? I have no idea what it does and what > functions it offers to the outside world. To learn about such > functions I must either believe Intel or accept what reverse engineers > found. The fact that even GNU/Linux cannot get rid of such an OS is > depleting me of motivation to seek a more secure system. For me, it is > becoming enough if I can use a computer and be cautious if I do not > want to disclose sensitive/private information.
You aren't the only one worried. Go look at the new Dell Latitude 14 Rugged and notice something interesting. Intel vPro ME Inoperable, Custom Order +21.00 Not seeing it on any others yet, but enough people are asking that they are offering the option.
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