Liberated Computer – LC230

Product Details: https://mostlyharmless.io/computers
Documentation: https://docs.libretech.shop/lc230
Help & Discussion: https://ask.libre.support/c/computers
Source Code: https://sovran.dev/mh/

₹ 26,500.00

In stock (can be backordered)

Privacy-respecting, hackable and free software-friendly laptops for developers, journalists, students and teachers. Built for running GNU/Linux from ground up. Offers unprecedented freedom and opportunity to learn and explore.These computers won’t force you to compromise on your GNU/Linux user experience and will enable you to eliminate more proprietary software from your daily lives.

Base Configuration

  • Intel Core i5-3320M 2.6 Ghz CPU (dual-core, four threads, 3rd Gen)
  • 4GB / 8GB / 16GB RAM options
  • 120 GB / 240 GB / 480 GB / 960GB Solid State Disks (SSDs)
  • 6-cell or 9-cell batteries
  • Blob-free Atheros (ath9k) Wireless Cards
  • 12.5″, 1366×768 matte displays
  • Debian GNU/Linux operating system Pre-installed
  • Coreboot Free Software BIOS
  • Disabled Intel Management Engine (ME)

Additional Pictures

The LC230 boot screen
LC230 Bottom view
LC230 Closed lid

Does this product require proprietary software to run?

No.

Does this product send data or connect to remote services NOT on the local network? Or to its manufacturer?

No.

Can this product work with a fully-free operating system?

Yes. Any of the GNU/Linux distributions listed on the FSF website will work just fine.

What parts of the product (if any) contain proprietary software?

The Intel Management Engine (ME) is still present on the BIOS chip. But it has been modified using me_cleaner “with the final purpose of reducing its ability to interact with the system”.