On Tue, Apr 07, 2020 at 03:31:44AM -0700, Yethal wrote:
> 
> 
> W dniu poniedzia??ek, 6 kwietnia 2020 02:00:35 UTC+2 u??ytkownik Catacombs 
> napisa??:
> >
> > Hi.  I will soon attempt to install Core Boot Skulls onto my Lenovo X230. 
> >   I purchased the X 230 with a Core I5 and 4 GB RAM.  I have done several 
> > things that I now know will not make the task easier.   
> >
> > Some of the advice on doing this is two years old and for a slightly 
> > different X 230. I did not have the money to buy one with a Core I7 rather 
> > than a Core I5.  I had hoped to easily find an option for a Core I5. Not am 
> > I sure it is necessary.  I installed 2 stacks of RAM that were 8 GB each. 
> >  Now I read that CoreBoot SeaBios Skulls sometimes does not like some RAM, 
> > but no explanation is offered.  Then my other mistake.  I upgraded the 
> > basic BIOS to 2.77.   I did not realize it was not possible to go backwards 
> > in the standard Lenovo BIOS very far, or that it might be useful. 
> >  Apparently Skulls does not overwrite everything in the ROM.   
> >
> > I also took out the spinning Hard Drive out and put in a 500 GB Samsung 
> > SSD evo.  I tried successfully tried out several Linux distros, and have 
> > now installed a working Qubes.   I can???t seem to catch enough Wireless 
> > Signal from our local library for Qubes to Work, although my Alienware 15 
> > flies on the same amount of signal.  I can not go into the Library (closed 
> > for Corona Virus Quarantine) even though the wireless is on sometimes.  I 
> > can catch enough Public WiFi Wireless Signal outside McDonalds For Qubes to 
> > function.  So Qubes works on this now.   
> >
> > As I can put the Standard BIOS/EFI to 2.7, I guess I will have to put 
> > Windows back on the X 230 to accomplish that.   
> >
> > I will receive  Pi W at the end of the month to attempt to install Skulls. 
> >  I have a cheap clip to attach to Program this thing.  Someone suggested I 
> > would only use it one time. Or maybe twice at one time for upper and lower 
> > parts of the laptop chips, I probably could get away without that.  Just. 
> > If it gets messed up it might take weeks in today???s world Of Corona 
> > induced 
> > delays  to get a Pomona clip To even see if the computer could be brought 
> > back out of Coma.     
> >
> > I have brought this discussion before.  I do so again thinking someone who 
> > has more recent experience doing exactly this might suggest how I am about 
> > to mess this up.   
> >
> > I have a few weeks before I receive Pi W.  So I have time to think on 
> > this.  To facilitate this.  My IPhone should offer 10 GB hotspot for Pi.   
> >
> > Can anyone tell me if installing the CoreBoot Skulls will be assembled 
> > differently for a Core I5 rather than a Core I7?   
> >
> > Is the threat made on the Lenovo website that I can not roll back the 
> > current BIOS/EFI from 2.77 to earlier than 2.70 a paper tiger.  And I might 
> > go back earlier, or should I even want to? 
> >
> > Which OS should I put on Pi for this?  The mentions of OS used on PI by 
> > others seem to be for earlier OS versions. 
> >
> > I have purchased the Atheros WiFi chip used by Insurgo.  I have been told 
> > that the standard Lenovo BIOS/EFI will block its use.  Skulls should allow 
> > the Atheros WiFi to work, so I read.   
> >
> > Worrying about all this allows me to appreciate all the effort Insurgo 
> > goes to in creating a re-manufactured Qubes device.   
> >
> > Thanks any experienced advice.   
> > Any other preparation should I make at this time?   
> >
> >
> You don't need an RPI or a clip to flash Skulls it can be done from 
> software. Look up 1vyrain project on how to do that. 
> 

1vyrain wont allow you to flash descriptor or me, and since it's
clear that catacombs is concerned by ME, how is this going to help them?

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