https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=425023
Bug ID: 425023
Summary: Report hardware anti-features
Product: kinfocenter
Version: unspecified
Platform: unspecified
OS: All
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: System Information
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: lq1prs+2rm8s1mam7fmjxo0...@sharklasers.com
CC: sit...@kde.org
Target Milestone: ---
Please report hardware anti-features such as:
- Proprietary Drivers
- Proprietary Firmware
- Intel Management Engine
- AMD Platform Security Processor
Proprietary Drivers
===================
That's proprietary code (with potenial backdoors of course) often running at
the highest level of privilege. Recommend open-source alternatives if
available.
Proprietary Firmware
====================
Same as proprietary drivers, but potentially running with fewer privileges.
Intel Management Engine
=======================
Essentially a proprietary second OS (again with potenial backdoors of course)
running beside the main OS on its own CPU, running even when the computer is
turned off (as long as the motherboard is receiving power), with full access to
RAM and the network.
More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Management_Engine and
https://itsfoss.com/fact-intel-minix-case/
AMD Platform Security Processor
===============================
Similar to the Intel Management Engine.
More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMD_Platform_Security_Processor
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