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Author: Alessandro Selli
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To: dng
Subject: Re: [DNG] Purism Librem and disabling Intel ME: it can be done [Re: TALOS 2 - The Libre Owner Controlled POWER9 Workstation/Server ]
On Thu, 7 Sep 2017 at 10:30:39 +0200
Alessandro Selli <alessandroselli@???> wrote:

> On Wed, 6 Sep 2017 at 17:12:27 -0400
> zap <calmstorm@???> wrote:
>
> > Agreed! Talos is at least *LIBRE!*
>
> No, it ain't:
> https://blog.rapid7.com/2013/07/02/a-penetration-testers-guide-to-ipmi/
>
>     "BMCs and the IPMI Protocol

>
>     Baseboard Management Controllers (BMCs) are a type of embedded
>     computer used to provide out-of-band monitoring for desktops and
>     servers. These products are sold under many brand names, including
> HP iLO, Dell DRAC, Sun ILOM, Fujitsu iRMC, *IBM IMM*, and Supermicro
>     IPMI."

>
> IBM stuff is plagued by embedded controlware, too.


More info:

https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/STAV45/com.ibm.sonas.doc/imm_users_guide_60y1465.pdf


    IMM features
             The IMM provides the following functions:
             ° Around-the-clock remote access and management of your server
             ° Remote management independent of the status of the managed
        server
         ° Remote control of hardware and operating systems
             ° Web-based management with standard Web browsers



So much for the idea such a thing as a a freedom-loving and people's rights
and privacy respectfull technocorporation could exist.


Greetings,


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