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[โ€“] TaterTot@piefed.social 38 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Well this feels like a sign, I've been looking around at Libreboot compatible machines all day, seriously considering just ordering a Lenovo T480 from Leah.

What machine did you go with if you don't mind my asking?

[โ€“] maam@feddit.uk 19 points 2 weeks ago

I went with the T480 since I wanted a laptop that can also run Qubes OS.

[โ€“] ramenshaman@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is the first time I've heard of libreboot and I just bought a T490

[โ€“] maam@feddit.uk 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[โ€“] recklessengagement@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

This is neat, but I'm seeing most devices are 10+ years old - is there a reason for this?

[โ€“] maam@feddit.uk 4 points 2 weeks ago

The hardware is probably more well known.

[โ€“] ramenshaman@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Cool, thanks for the info!

[โ€“] Devjavu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago

It's just that as it stands Libreboot seems like one heck of a tradeoff. I would love to run it, but I also love modern hardware, performance and feature wise that is.
Do I need the newest hardware? No. Do I need Libreboot? No. Do I want both anyways? Well, I'd want an entire desktop in the size and power efficiency of a laptop, I want it all.