Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Can you help me to find a reliable extended battery? Which brand, model etc. did you buy?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Did you manage to flash your T400 yet?
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Yeah, as a Briton, there might not be the awareness there of a brand that Americans, especially rural ones, would know.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
don't you care if it requires an external flashing? because if you will flash libreboot by yourself, you have to be aware that some machines require external hardware that you may not have.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Okay... I hope she doesn't get attacked by a lawsuit. Though I also hope someone warns her about the possible ramifications...
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Wasn't joking at all. While there are differences (the Libreboot stag is going right rather than left, and its antler has fewer tines), but other than that the resemblance is striking. Just like John Deere, Libreboot's logo is a two dimensional, silhouetted male deer, viewed from the side, in a mid-air leaping pose with the forelegs tucked under. If I were choosing a logo, I wouldn't have done what Libreboot did. I think they're vulnerable to a trademark infringement lawsuit.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Was that a joke? I am not entirely sure what you meant about being sued by John Deere. I am assuming it is a joke? This is how I feel about cartoony graphics usually. Animation > Realism
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
New shop which selling X200 with LibreBoot. https://store.vikings.net/libre-friendly-hardware/x200-ryf-certfied
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Exactly. I just wish it didn't load up that childish cartoon image by default. The Libreboot logo is clean and attractive, although I don't know how they've avoided being sued by John Deere yet.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Yeah, I just wish she would stop going after the gnu/fsf organizations that's all. Other than those two things, I will consider still supporting libreboot. Besides, libreboot is still a good bios. :)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
>If Leah figured out how to do it for the x220 maybe other intel second and third generation processors will be figured out as well. Leah kicks ass and rocks hard. I'm absolutely 100% positive she'll libreboot the s... out of that lappy in no time. (This is great news)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
https://libreboot.org/faq/#intel kind of ruined my day. Maybe my January 2010 desktop may not be too bad as it seems not to have the ME installed at least. Probably one of the last to not get that technology. MSI and Intel H57 Express Chipset.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
IT does at this time. but there is a link I remember hardenedlinux or something which has some kind of like information I think to disable the ME in even third generation processors. I dunno when it will be perfected for the purpose of libreboot, but give it a few years and I am sure people will find a way. http://hardenedlinux.org/firmware/2016/11/17/neutralize_ME_firmware_on_sandybridge_and_ivybridge.html the above link is what I am referencing. If Leah figured out how to do it for the x220 maybe other intel second and third generation processors will be figured out as well.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Doesn't that information contradict with the option to install libreboot on an quad-core Core i5-2410M CPU? Wasn't that released in 2011? The LB faq says: "It is extremely unlikely that any post-2008 Intel hardware will ever be supported in libreboot"
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Is it pre 4th gen or 4th gen and onwards, if it is before 4th gen then it may be a possibility in a few years. I imagine someone will figure a way out by then... Cannot say for sure. I didn't look it up yet, but I am assuming it is new. am I wrong?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
So ThinkPads only work? A local PC recycling outfit has a bunch of impressive looking ThinkCentre units with i5 cpus and something like 3.2 GHz for $169. - Not librebootable?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
I hope tehnoetic and libiquity know about this.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
I was checking out eBay today and found an inexpensive librebooted X200, but the fine print in the description set off some red flags. Flashing the BIOS is beyond my expertise but not so far beyond my intellectual capacity to be complete gobblydegook when I read the instructions. Even though I now have a very cute little X200 tablet that I picked up for $15 "for parts or repair" on eBay that wasn't a particularly fun or juicy "project computer" since it only needs a battery and a hard drive now that I've repaired the keyboard with a bit of patience and superglue, my "dream machine" is still a Technoetic of the same model and I still think it would be well worth the money if I had it which, unfortunately, I don't.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Hopefully, someone in your country will translate that potential difference into a profit. I'm sorry to hear about all of those barriers. I have to wonder how much a new computer costs there.
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I am ordering a lot of stuff from Tehnoetic right now. While I agree the price is pretty high, I think many people in this thread neglect how valuable service, bug help and return policies can be. Before ordering from Tehnoetic I bought a BBB, a Samsung S2 and an Asus C201 which, while interesting projects, took a lot of my time to free up and even more to get working. On the flip side, Tehnoetic seems really happy to install, advise and support many libre options I wouldn't be able to handle in my personal time. For instance, they offered to install external WiFi drivers and Replicant 6.0 on an S3 for free and soldered/removed many components from my Think Pad. In contrast, the S2 I bought used had a flakey USB port which was unreturnable/flashable a predictably bad Replicant install given the devices flaw (how does one write data without a port?), I accidentally broke the internal drive on my C201 flashing parabola to it (always back up your GPT tables before gdisking kids), and it turns out setting up a Parabola BBB server just isn't my cup of tea. :-] I love tinkering, but since I have a bit of money now I figure it's high time I let others do that work for me so I can do more enjoyable tasks like learning to code and make libre video games. (That said, I haven't asked ThinkPenguin how to update my LibreCMC router for about three years now. I have no idea if ThinkPenguin, Minfree or Libiquity would be nearly as accommodating as Tehnoetic has been that far in a products life, but I don't think it's fair to critique the quality of their service without shooting them a quick email at least) P.S. please pardon grammatical errors / obscurity of this email. It's written with a Nexus 5 with a broken screen on a late night city bus WiFi. =] On February 22, 2017 4:17:37 PM CST, tra...@wittfamily.org wrote: >I really hate how so many of these shops drive up the price of their >equipment. I know it takes time and effort to install these operating >systems, but the price they're asking for a Galazy S2 is insane when >you can >buy them for almost 1/4 of the price elsewhere and install the OS >yourself. > >Same with the X200 libreboot laptops. In 2017 there's no reason to >purchase a >dual core machine for upwards of $400 USD. I believe this turns people >OFF of >using free software because the machines are not on par with other >cheaper >technology and (as far as the phones go) they are missing features >believed >to be standard such as wifi. > >I understand that these are mostly small shops, and I also understand >that >using free software isn't about convenience it's about freedom, but how >can >we expect to bring free software to the public eye when the recommended > >equipment is outlandishly expensive? -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Guys,i was just browsing on MiniFree website and i seen that they have device on pre order https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-x220/ Price is over the top on my opinion,but i can not see the guide if i have x220 on my own.Can someone explain me what is this all about,how can we find out which devices will be covered by LibreBoot in the future,were there any announcements and how do they communicate with their users? Regards
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
I think that X60 would be good enough since i could try to pull off the LCD screen and use keyboard only,for example something like commodore,and use mounted monitor into the wall as a display. Now i am not aware of which CPUs are compatible with Libreboot or with specific Lenovo laptop named from the MiniFree so i am still gonna research on this topic.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Let me explain about the pricing : I am not within the states or the EU zone,so for example if Laptop with LibreBoot cost 500$add extra 50$ for shipping,40$ taxes(in case of DHL for customs)590$ total and on top of that 30% for import taxes to the country.Just on taxes alone i would have to pay almost 200$.On amazon.com most of the models mentioned can be purchased for average price of 120$,on amazon.com i can use P.O box for shipping,and i can hire company within the states to lend the P.O box where they can ship device to me via UPS which is cheaper variant.So in total it would be 120$+25 for UPS =145$ and 30$is almost 200$.So the amount for whole device on amazon would be just paying for taxes if i would purchase device from technoetic or minifree.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
I don't have raspberry pi or beagleboard at the moment. I don't think that procedure itself would be too hard,and yes power is crucial for the device(CPU on board and RAM/SSD which i would upgrade later.)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
I was happy to pay more than $500 for my X200, and the bar has been set very low. $500 is not much more than I'd pay for a similar laptop at Walmart. Yes, the system at Walmart may have a snappier CPU, but it's going to come with Windows 10 which will only work for twelve hours a day. That's not battery life, it's Microsoft's "Active Hours" program wich deactivates your computer after 12 or 18 hours of use, unless you pay Microsoft more money. Respects Your Freedom devices should be attractive to people who are interested in computers. Nasty non free firmware has created a unique oportunity for mom and pop computer stores. The worse software owners become, the more attractive free software is. The public, by and large, moved to Chromebooks and Android phones. Liberating those is a GNU high priority task. Businesses, post Snowden, should be scrambling for Respects Your Freedom devices. If enough of them get a clue, they will price the rest of us out of the market until Intel and AMD give up and cooperate. Revenue is already down for PRISM partners. They have been laying off employees and open washing like crazy, but still want power over everyone. Hold on to your old devices, demand freedom, and let the PRISM partners eat it.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
I really hate how so many of these shops drive up the price of their equipment. I know it takes time and effort to install these operating systems, but the price they're asking for a Galazy S2 is insane when you can buy them for almost 1/4 of the price elsewhere and install the OS yourself. Same with the X200 libreboot laptops. In 2017 there's no reason to purchase a dual core machine for upwards of $400 USD. I believe this turns people OFF of using free software because the machines are not on par with other cheaper technology and (as far as the phones go) they are missing features believed to be standard such as wifi. I understand that these are mostly small shops, and I also understand that using free software isn't about convenience it's about freedom, but how can we expect to bring free software to the public eye when the recommended equipment is outlandishly expensive?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Don't forget about the 4 laptop models with free BIOS here: https://tehnoetic.com/laptops
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
I have a X200 that I found on eBay pre-installed with Libreboot. I also purchased an extended battery and it gives me the best battery life of any laptop I've ever owned! It's really plenty fast for daily usage. Compiling sometimes bogs it down but that is true of most computers in my personal experience. It's a great rugged laptop that's small enough to take really anywhere.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
The X60 is one of the few models that can be flashed without external hardware and most people would say that's easier than a hardware flash. Other models must be taken apart and flashed with another computer like a Beagle Bone. The Libreboot install page explains this in gruesome detail that's beyond me, https://libreboot.org/docs/install/ I have some pictures of what a hardware install looks like here, http://tacoma/photo_album/chron/2016/2016_03_19-libraplanet/ If you have mastered the art of flashing by hardware, you should try a newer and more powerful models you list. The X60 works very well with its own screen but is a little slow with a 1200x1600 external monitor. The X200, for example, is excellent with that external monitor. The list of supported hardware is here, https://libreboot.org/docs/hcl/ I've written a little about my X60 and X200 use here, http://50.81.205.197/photo_album/chron/desktop/thinkpad/x60.html http://50.81.205.197/photo_album/chron/desktop/thinkpad/x200.html This thread has given me an idea ... Minifree sells USB with GNU/Linux install media on it to raise funds. Why don't you email them and Libiquity to ask if they might sell a USB stick that can be used to install an OS that will flash an X60?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Sadly, this method (extracting EDID) failed on one incompatible T60 panel I tried (the screen did not produce valid EDID even when using non-free VGA option ROM). Connecting an external monitor with usable graphics when using that panel didn't work reliably, so I cannot recommend a T60 for use with an external monitor unless you are have access to multiple panels (e.g. if you buy from a repair shop which has spare parts).
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
It's only my personal opinion.
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I'm unsure from your question, 8bitDev, if you are able to flash by hardware method - I can't talk about that. I have flashed a T60 being absolutely not very hackerish. The guides are at some points a bit confusing, but with patience and help (e.g. here), it's really easy. Remember that for each model you have to check the configuration, in your case probably processor power is most important. From this site you can check out possible configurations for each model: http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:Models
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
In which sense? Objectively or subjectively?
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Aloniv earlier directed me to this nice trick that should work on many but not all machines https://trisquel.info/en/forum/t60-libreboot-replace-display#comment-109962
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
For the X60s it seems all panels are compatible (at least according to the Libreboot link provided). The T60 however has incompatible panels.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
If you get an x60 or x60s it must have the right lcd screen. https://libreboot.org/docs/hcl/ Pretty hard to find out before you get it.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
X200 is the best!
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http://www.ebay.it/itm/thinkpad-x200-LIBREBOOT-/122334780011?hash=item1c7bb89a6b:g:arQAAOSw44BYkLJf
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Okay... hmm. Well then x60 is one that would be easy due to not requiring any opening of the computer... but if you want more advice, then I will respond to bump so you will get help. ps, IF you want a faster computer than the x60 or x60s, you may want to ask others in any case here is a bump.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
I will be using it more as a desktop PC rather than a laptop so battery does not matter,the same as the screen size. Taking it out,probably on crucial times so battery life,screen size would not matter. What would matter is docking station for additional inputs,express card if usable in this time and if drivers are available. Regards
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
X60 and X60s are the easiest I think according to what Leah said once. sadly though they have slightly less battery life.
[Trisquel-users] Lenovo thinkapds(LibreBoot )buying guide
Hi I am interested to buy one of the Lenovo laptops that are LibreBoot compatible.I can not afford pre loaded laptops as they are usually more expensive and due to such large price import taxes are in mind.Just paying for taxes would cost me like the laptop itself purchased from amazon.com Now since i am gonna do the procedure on my own(install LibreBoot and Trisquel) and upgrades later on(RAM,SSD,CPU maybe later on)which Laptop should i buy. Lenovo ThinkPad X60/X60s Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet Lenovo ThinkPad T60 Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Lenovo ThinkPad R400 Lenovo ThinkPad T400 Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Keep in mind that i am not interested in display size,as i am gonna use external monitor display,docking station may be useful(just interested if port is open/libre and functional). Also i seen express card slots and since they are old interested to know if they are also compatible and usable at this time? I am interested to use the machine for 2D game development (Javascript)and in general for HTML5,CSS3,JS. Also for regular media use etc etc. What would be the easiest way to set up,which laptops from the above and why? Thank you in advance guys,you helped a lot already,this is the final step for me to officially join the community. Regards
