If I had a YeeLong-8133 I would cuddle with it every night before going to sleep.
If I had a YeeLong-8133 I would code in MIPS64 assembly every day.
If I had a YeeLong-8133 I would print out x86 assembly listings on toilet paper and wipe my anus with them.
We're all waiting, Lemote. I'm not buying any other laptop; I demand a free open-source non-treacherous BIOS.
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Anonymous2012-08-24 13:50
Wtf? Did rms manage to troll some /g/ fanboi to buy the exact same shitty gear he claims to use?
>>200
I don't see the words "implying RMS doesn't practise what he preaches" in >>199-san's post, which leads me to think you don't know how to use the quoting function.
You shouldn't rely on one manufacterer for providing you computing freedom. Write snail mail to Lenovo and such using the Andy Dufresne method. If enough people do this, they will reconsider their positions and become more freedom-respecting.
>>221
We don't rely on one, we just happen to support the one manufacturer who does provide freedom in their notebook computers. I do like your suggestion to try improve the state of affairs for users. I have personally written letters outlining my opinion on the matter of user freedom to the ODM companies as well as to the brand owners and their distributors. While I'm pessimistic of any changes resulting from my letters, I can certainly say that my actions raise awareness about people who care for user freedom - even if it stays solely within the business communication gatekeepers.
>>227
What do you mean? I'm giving you the "freedom" to use your inferior architecture, aren't I?
Hipsters like you are the reason Unix is still shitty.
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Anonymous2012-08-28 15:48
>>228
You don't know shit about me, sonny. Go play with your Microsoft toys.
>>242
My current laptop dates from four years ago and various non-critical parts are already failing; it would be really nice if Lemote released its magnificent RMS-approved secure laptop before some critical part fails as well.
>>265
Don't resellers get lower prices for buying bulk quantities? 1100 USD sounds like a large amount of money to pay for a laptop. Also, they forgot to include battery information.
>>265 1102 USD
Let's see how >>1-neckbeard manages to pay for this one!
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Anonymous2012-09-01 4:50
What? 1100 bucks for a shitty laptop with an average mobile phone processor? I guess Lemote did read that thread and thought that there are Americans stupid enough to pay that price if le Stallman is marketing it.
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Anonymous2012-09-01 6:46
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Anonymous2012-09-01 7:27
>>280
In my opinion, the value I get from this notebook (it's completely free) is well worth the price I pay for it. For me, my right to control my own computer is priceless or in this case, 1100 bucks.
For that price, the battery better last over six hours.
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Anonymous2012-09-01 14:21
>>282
Still, it's a bit sad that I can buy fiveusedLenovo X60s and put coreboot on them for the price of one Lemote Yeeloong 8133. Let's first see what price they'll put it up for on Aliexpress...
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Anonymous2012-09-01 15:52
>>284
The problem is that your Lenovo will be way too fast compared to the crippled Lemote. Think also of the headache induced by the huge number of ports available to your mainstream architecture.
I'll stick with MIPS, thank you.
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Anonymous2012-09-01 17:48
>>284
Yes, that solution is valid if your goal was simply to get a free notebook computer. I'd also like to support computer manufacturers who release computer systems that are free by default.
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Anonymous2012-09-01 18:24
>>286
I'd do the same if I had more money than my student status permits. I don't even know if I should wait for the aliexpress price to be put up, I'm pretty sure it's going to be over what I can afford (which is around $600).