Re: [coreboot] T430s or T430 (Was: latest greatest thinkpad with coreboot)

[Klemens Nanni]

On Tue, Dec 06, 2016 at 02:40:46AM +0800, Pok Gu wrote:
> Thanks all. I value all your concerns on freedom (not opensource) and
> security and the feeling of having control.
> Let's say down to earth. I just wondering are there any other cool things
> (e.g., unlocking features) we can get. Because it seems the reason that
> other projects (e.g., OpenWRT) is so popular is it unlock many features
> along with the freedom/security once a router flash it.

Yes, you get rid of the PCI whitelist allowing you to use any wifi
module (being supported by free drivers). You may also install more RAM
depending on both board and RAM type.

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

/kl3

T430s or T430 (Was: latest greatest thinkpad with coreboot)

[Nick]

I'm also very interested in this. I have three T430s' and one T510.

I may attempt to use autoport on one over Christmas break or if anyone
wants me to test their port, let me know.

-Nick

On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Klemens Nanni  wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 06, 2016 at 02:40:46AM +0800, Pok Gu wrote:
> > Thanks all. I value all your concerns on freedom (not opensource) and
> > security and the feeling of having control.
> > Let's say down to earth. I just wondering are there any other cool things
> > (e.g., unlocking features) we can get. Because it seems the reason that
> > other projects (e.g., OpenWRT) is so popular is it unlock many features
> > along with the freedom/security once a router flash it.
>
> Yes, you get rid of the PCI whitelist allowing you to use any wifi
> module (being supported by free drivers). You may also install more RAM
> depending on both board and RAM type.
>
> Please correct me if I'm wrong.
>
> /kl3