Re: [gentoo-user] disable Intel Mgr Engine

2018-09-13 Thread mad.scientist.at.large
I want to say minix.  It's online but i don't remember where.  I believe it connects directly to the built in network jack and people were able to hack it enough through that port to see what OS it was running and there are likely exploits through that connection.  Not at all sure how far

Re: [gentoo-user] disable Intel Mgr Engine

2018-09-13 Thread james
On 9/13/18 7:52 PM, mad.scientist.at.la...@tutanota.com wrote: > Actually, we now know what linux it runs and people are starting to > break it, at least as far as finding bugs.� Do enlighten me; what linux (ebedded) does ME run? any details are of interest to me. > Remember, this is

Re: [gentoo-user] disable Intel Mgr Engine

2018-09-13 Thread james
On 9/13/18 4:55 PM, taii...@gmx.com wrote: > Impossible - ME can't be disabled. huh. did not know that. > > Me cleaner only nerfs it by removing various modules, either BUP (init) > still runs or the kernel still runs plus any option/mask roms. Perhaps a bit of detail on this? > > If you

Re: [gentoo-user] disable Intel Mgr Engine

2018-09-13 Thread mad.scientist.at.large
Actually, we now know what linux it runs and people are starting to break it, at least as far as finding bugs.  Remember, this is embeded, no easy way to update the code to patch exploits.  Just need to rootkit that sucker, or don't buy frigin intel. Gee, I'd really love an openpower machine,

Re: [gentoo-user] CUPS remote printing drives me crazy

2018-09-13 Thread Heiko Baums
Am Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:59:03 + schrieb "J. Roeleveld" : > I select them on having a wired network port. But what about the price? Well, I guess it depends on the use case. I guess if I would need it on business I would consider this, too. > Wifi is slower than wired. > I prefer not to have

Re: [gentoo-user] disable Intel Mgr Engine

2018-09-13 Thread taii...@gmx.com
Impossible - ME can't be disabled. Me cleaner only nerfs it by removing various modules, either BUP (init) still runs or the kernel still runs plus any option/mask roms. If you want a PC without black boxes either buy a pre-PSP amd board like KGPE-D16/KCMA-D8, g505s laptop and install

Re: [gentoo-user] CUPS remote printing drives me crazy

2018-09-13 Thread J. Roeleveld
On September 13, 2018 1:55:02 PM UTC, Wol's lists wrote: >On 13/09/2018 12:57, Heiko Baums wrote: >>> Wifi isn't the most reliable option. > >> I didn't have a problem yet with printing or scanning over Wifi. > >You're lucky !!! > >Okay, my main problem is the broadband connection that takes out

Re: [gentoo-user] CUPS remote printing drives me crazy

2018-09-13 Thread J. Roeleveld
On September 13, 2018 11:57:24 AM UTC, Heiko Baums wrote: >Am Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:13:45 + >schrieb "J. Roeleveld" : > >> Or simply via a network cable. > >Most printers don't have an ethernet port anymore these days. I select them on having a wired network port. >> Wifi isn't the most

Re: [gentoo-user] CUPS remote printing drives me crazy

2018-09-13 Thread Wol's lists
On 13/09/2018 12:57, Heiko Baums wrote: Wifi isn't the most reliable option. I didn't have a problem yet with printing or scanning over Wifi. You're lucky !!! Okay, my main problem is the broadband connection that takes out the router, but my house is NOT wi-fi friendly, and that's pretty

Re: [gentoo-user] CUPS remote printing drives me crazy

2018-09-13 Thread Heiko Baums
Am Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:13:45 + schrieb "J. Roeleveld" : > Or simply via a network cable. Most printers don't have an ethernet port anymore these days. > Wifi isn't the most reliable option. I didn't have a problem yet with printing or scanning over Wifi. Heiko