Re: [Trisquel-users] Libreboot no longer opposes the Trisquel project

[infinityfallen]

It *might* be getting LibreBoot- it's too early to say for certain. What we  
know is that the Intel ME in its processor can be 'neutralized'- cut down to  
the point where it's relatively harmless- without any significant damage. See  
https://hardenedlinux.github.io/firmware/2016/11/17/neutralize_ME_firmware_on_sandybridge_and_ivybridge.html  
for details.
That said, Rowe will no doubt have LibreBoot on there in no time- if you  
pre-order an x220 from MiniFree (minifree.org), then all profits will go  
towards helping the project. You also get the option of a refund if full ME  
removal is not achieved by the time they ship, and a warranty, so this would  
a great option if you don't mind the price.

As regards putting LibreBoot on, you'll probably need hardware to put it on  
initially (updating it can likely be done via software). I'm imagining it  
would be similar to the x200, which is detailed at  
https://libreboot.org/docs/install/x200_external.html.