On 09/14/2017 07:39 AM, Feral-Fractals7 wrote:
Hello. I am in the market for a laptop that works with Qubes. I am aware of the
Hardware compatibility list, however I did not see the Acer Aspire E 15 there.
It uses the Core i3-7100U, which according to the site show it has VT-d and
VT-x tech. Does this mean the main functions of Qubes will work without error?
I would instead buy a Lenovo G505S (owner controlled, open source init
coreboot), or a Thinkpad X230 or T430. (T/X/W non-owner controlled due
to ME, but open source init coreboot)
Pros:
Low cost - only $100 on ebay then $100 for a new keyboard and battery
(maybe add an nice ssd too :D?)
Sturdy Construction
Ladies like the exotic industrial look
Docking station
Works with Qubes 4.0
Open source init coreboot
Info:
Coreboot for T/X series:
Non-owner controlled (ME present)
Open source init and me_cleaner (in comparison purism has an entirely
blobbed coreboot and me_cleaner can't remove as much from theirs making
their "coreboot" pointless and entirely non-free)
Coreboot for G505S:
Owner controlled
Open source init AND no ME/PSP, as it was AMD's last mobile CPU (Socket
FT3) without it - performance is the same as a sandy/ivybridge intel laptop
Some blobs for video and power control but they are non-critical and can
be removed as there is no evil hardware code signing enforcement
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