RISC-V you are our only hope,
only use open source BIOS
Never factory bootloader-lock !
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derpgon@programming.dev 3 weeks agoRISC-V’s time to shine! (IIRC it is open source instruction set).
interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 3 weeks ago
reddit_sux@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It is an open source architecture but it doesn’t prevent the OEM from adding anything to it to prevent user from doing anything on it. They can add TPM, locked bootloader with fixed signing key stored on board. They can add microprocessor inaccessible to anyone but OEM. They can add spyware, malware. All this without any need for declaring it or need to make it open source.
The only change RISC V brings is there is no need to pay for a hardware architecture, benefitting the manufacturer. Rather than bringing freedom to the user.
floofloof@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
And time to hold on to old devices. They’ll become like old cars: the only ones the owner can fully control.
moopet@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Storage and processors don’t last forever. As parts break down, you won’t be able to replace them. Need a new hard drive? Sorry, it’ll only talk to motherboards that shake its hand.