Deliverer of ideas for a living. Believer in internet autonomy, dignity. I upkeep instances of FOSS platforms like this for the masses. Previously on Twitter under the same handle. I do software things, but also I don’t.

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  • chirospasm@lemmy.mltoPrivacy@lemmy.ml•Privacy-focused tablet: LineageOS or /e/ OS?
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    20 days ago

    While de-Google’d, /e/ is a fork of LineageOS that is often VERY out of sync from the security updates AOSP offers, and it puts your device at risk of being easily compromised and tracked. It is not a safe bet as a ROM. I would highly recommend against it if you had to choose between the two. Go with LineageOS, as it is closely downstream from AOSP patches.

    If you have a Pixel tablet? GrapheneOS over LineageOS.

    If not, and those are your options so far: LineageOS.

  • chirospasm@lemmy.mltoLinux@lemmy.ml•Coreboot or other distros questions
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    2 months ago

    You may have come across this already – and if you have, you are on the right path. Here is a solid list from the coreboot docs on mainboards they support.

    You should be able to derive a few vendors from this list, as well as compare any possible candidates you have found to it. Some vendors on this list produce hardware that is Linux-forward, such as System76 and Purism. Linux-forwad vendors are good place to start.

    System76 has laptops and small profile desktops, servers, etc. Purism has most of that, as well. Both are gonna be a little pricier than a typical vendor, but the hardware – and their respective missions – are worth it if you have the means. I have owned and / or used PCs from both these vendors, and they have been quality.

    Otherwise, that linked list above will be helpful to determine if what you are researching has a mainboard that works. Best of luck!