Dear Libreplanet,
As we all know, a major problem with Intel (and AMD) x86 CPUs is that
they come with a proprietary "Management Engine (ME)" (or "Platform
Security Processor" for AMD) that is not only non-free but also with
demonstrated security holes.
I just recalled that VIA Technologies also have a line of x86 CPUs [1].
Do VIA CPUs also have the equivalent of the much-maligned ME? Or are VIA
CPUs more freedom-respecting? Would it help software freedom at all (or
not?) to use VIA CPUs instead? I'm curious!
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIA_Technologies#Processors
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