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On 01/07/2017 07:26 PM, Taiidan@gmx.com wrote:
I would care to disagree with. "The Libreboot D16 Server is the only high-end, business-grade, secure owner-controlled server that safeguards your privacy, security and freedom."
*x86-64* should be added in, as you can buy a reasonably *for what you get* priced POWER8 server that has open source firmware such as the TYAN Palmetto or one from IBM's POWER line both of which have way more juice.
This is true only within limits. Purchasing a Palmetto, which is a severely underpowered OpenPOWER system with only one Centaur, costs over $3k USD. Tyan's systems do not come with open source firmware, and the next IBM system up to offer (but not ship with) open firmware is the S822LC, which starts at nearly $7k USD.
Raptor Engineering would be willing to free up the Tyan systems under contract, but as we do not use the Tyan systems internally we would not do this work as part of our normal operations.
Although this is the best and last free x86-64 motherboard so IMO everyone should get one while they still can.
Heres to hoping POWER-ME is never invented.
+1. The best way to ensure it isn't invented is to contact IBM and state the reasons you are considering an OpenPOWER system (open firmware, lack of vendor signatures, etc.).
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