So I want a thinkpad. After much research, I've come down to two models. The t420 and the t430/s.
Are either of these libreboot compatible?
Also, can I find one of these models with a dedicated gpu and an i7 quad core?
If this is possible, I'll shit myself. It will be a dream come true.
Please anons, help make my /g/entooman's dream true
Also, is it possible to get dual pcie slots.... one for wifi and one for external graphics?
>>62398964
Just get an xps13 they are better
>>62399166
Talk about not being able to fix that shit without spending a fortune
>>62398964
no they aren't librebootable, read libreboot's faq
afaik there's an i7 version but they're hard to come by in my area
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkWiki
So what would be the best machine to libreboot. Without that I don't really want a computer. (Anon scared of botnet)
Libreboot: T400/X200
Value: T420/X220
So I'm basically dead In the water..... crappy machines for libreboot.... or should I say underspecced.
>>62398964
No. But the T420 may be libreboot compat by the end of the year, according to Leah. With Libreboot, you will likely NOT be able to use your GPU. You will likely be forced to change your network card. You should radically change your browsing habits. Don't use nonfree js (it is possible to use 4ch without nonfree js). I don't think you completely understand the purpose of libreboot or the fsf. I use a T400.
>>62399656
My Libreboot T400 is perfectly serviceable (aside from a battery I need to replace) outside of things like vidya
The old Core 2 Duos really still hold up under most GNU/Linux distros
I really want to get rid of the intel ME in my computer. Also, I want to get rid of my gayming shit but still have the power of an i7 for compiling code and overall speed.
Also, Core 2 Duos aren't the best, at least not in my opinion. I've never found one to support more than 8gb of ram (yes I'm a Ramfag)
So if the t420 libreboot firmware comes out this year I would be set. I have many alternate atheros wifi cards, but it will be upsetting to not use an external gpu.
Can someone explain what the purpose of libreboot is?
>>62398964
They're gonna have the t420 librebootable by the end of the year I think
>>62399930
muh free doom
>>62399930
read their faq nigger
>>62398964
J O Y C O N B O Y Z
Has anyone found out what will happen with the t430s? When will they libreboot that?
>>62399601
How is having a computer voluntary. You're stuck either way, unfortunately.
I too was excited till I tried some different thinkpads. The screen is bad, really bad.
>>62400036
What's a "faq nigger"?
Did you mean "Read their FAQ, nigger."?
>>62401466
>"The ThinkPad screen" is bad
>All ThinkPads are the same
sent from my T450s with an IPS screen.
>>62399601
Thinkpads t400 are compatible with libreboot. All of them. So both t420 and t430 should be fine