On Thu, 2017-09-21 at 18:12 +0200, Edward Bartolo wrote:
> Excuse me for interrupting this conversation, but, what is the point
> of making sure a browser is secure knowing there is a complete HIDDEN
> OS running all the time? I have no idea what it does and what
> functions it offers to the outside world. To learn about such
> functions I must either believe Intel or accept what reverse engineers
> found. The fact that even GNU/Linux cannot get rid of such an OS is
> depleting me of motivation to seek a more secure system. For me, it is
> becoming enough if I can use a computer and be cautious if I do not
> want to disclose sensitive/private information.

You aren't the only one worried. Go look at the new Dell Latitude 14
Rugged and notice something interesting.

Intel vPro ME Inoperable, Custom Order +21.00

Not seeing it on any others yet, but enough people are asking that they
are offering the option.