OrwellianPenguin@lemm.eeOPtoPrivacy@lemmy.ml•Petition for Open BIOS/UEFI: Advancing User Control and Ethical Computing ForwardEnglish
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1 year agoExactly, manufacturers do play a big role in hardware configurations, and customization is often needed. Affordability is a big factor for most customers, and open devices can be expensive. Intel ME being proprietary is still a concern, even when disabled. Your support for making open BIOS/UEFI accessible to a wider audience is important. It’s about giving everyone the choice to control their devices.
While GlaBIOS is a positive initiative, the goal of open and user-controlled BIOS/UEFI requires a broader ecosystem of solutions. It’s about offering multiple choices for users who value transparency and control over their hardware.