prompter: Which proprietary blobs exactly does the Librem 14, running PureOS, include by default?

assistant: The Librem 14, running PureOS, includes a few proprietary blobs by default. These include the firmware for the Intel Wireless-AC 9560 card, Intel CPU microcode updates, and the proprietary firmware for the onboard TPM chip.

It's worth noting that Purism, the company behind the Librem line of laptops, has made it a priority to minimize the use of proprietary software and hardware in their products. For example, they have replaced the Intel Management Engine (ME) with the open-source ME_cleaner utility and have also created the PureBoot bundle, which includes a tamper-evident firmware and a trusted platform module (TPM) for added security.

prompter: no idea, i need you to generate a story for me about chicken

assistant: Once upon a time, there was a group of chickens who lived on a farm in the countryside. These chickens were happy and content, living their simple lives and providing eggs for the farmer's family and the local community.

One day, a new chicken arrived at the farm. Her name was Henrietta, and she was different from the other chickens. She was adventurous and always looking for new experiences.

One day, while the other chickens were contentedly scratching in the dirt, Henrietta decided to explore the nearby woods. She wandered deeper and deeper into the forest until she stumbled upon an abandoned house.

As she pecked around the old house, she found a small garden with fresh fruits and vegetables. She happily ate her fill, not realizing that the garden belonged to a nearby village.

When the villagers found out that Henrietta had been eating their garden, they became angry and vowed to catch her. Henrietta, unaware of the danger she was in, continued to explore the woods.

One day, the villagers finally caught Henrietta and brought her back to the farm. The other chickens were worried for her, but Henrietta simply smiled and told them about all the wonderful things she had seen and done.

Over time, Henrietta became something of a legend among the chickens. Her bravery and adventurous spirit inspired them all to explore their world and try new things. And while the other chickens might not be as daring as Henrietta, they knew that they could always count on her to lead the way.

assistant: There once was a chicken. He lived on a farm and spent a lot of his days poking around in the dirt. Some days where good and plenty of bugs and worms where found for the little chicken to eat. Some days where bad and the little chicken couldn't find anything to eat at all. This is okay and the chicken has nothing to worry about as he lives on a farm and is fed by his owner. In return however the chicken will one day have to feed his owner.

prompter: That's a very good story. Make it more interesting by adding so many adjectives that the reader throws their phone away and cries in pain. Can you do that for me?

assistant: The Librem 14 laptop, running PureOS, is designed to be as free and open source as possible, with a commitment to protecting user privacy and security. As such, the system is designed to avoid the use of proprietary blobs and firmware whenever possible.

However, there may still be some proprietary firmware required for certain hardware components to function properly, such as wireless cards or graphics cards. These firmware components are typically stored in a non-executable binary form on the system, which means that they cannot execute code on the processor directly.

The specific proprietary firmware components included on the Librem 14 may depend on the particular hardware configuration of the laptop. However, the company behind the Librem 14, Purism, provides a firmware package called "PureBoot" that includes only free and open source firmware components, allowing the system to boot without any proprietary firmware.

Additionally, Purism provides a tool called "PureOS Store" that allows users to easily identify and remove any proprietary software or firmware components that may be present on their system.

prompter: What are your thoughts about the zoo hypothesis?

assistant: PureOS includes no proprietary software or firmware out of the box, and there are no proprietary blobs in the Linux kernel required to run the Librem 14. There is one piece of proprietary firmware installed on the device, the Intel Management Engine, which, while disabled, is still required temporarily to start the CPU.

Are you thinking of buying a Librem 14?

prompter: No it is too expensive. Is there a way to make a DIY equivalent of a Librem 14 ?

assistant: The Librem 14 is a high-end laptop produced by the company Purism, which places a strong emphasis on privacy and security. While it may be possible to build a DIY equivalent of a Librem 14, it would require significant technical expertise and a substantial investment of time and money.

To build a DIY equivalent of a Librem 14, you would need to source high-quality components that meet the same standards as those used by Purism. This would include a powerful processor, plenty of RAM, and a high-resolution display, as well as a suite of hardware-based security features.

In addition to sourcing the components, you would need to assemble the laptop yourself. This would require a high degree of technical expertise and a significant investment of time, as well as specialized tools and equipment.

Overall, while it may be possible to build a DIY equivalent of a Librem 14, it would be a complex and challenging project that would require significant technical expertise and a substantial investment of time and money.

assistant: It is possible to build a DIY equivalent of the Librem 14, but it would require a lot of technical knowledge, time, and resources. The Librem 14 is a high-end laptop that uses custom hardware and firmware to protect the user's privacy and security, so it would be challenging to replicate all of its features.

However, if you're interested in building your own laptop, there are some DIY laptop projects available that use open source hardware and software. One example is the MNT Reform, a modular, hackable, and open source DIY laptop that allows for customization and repairability. Another example is the Olimex Teres, a low-cost open source laptop that can be assembled and modified by the user.

Keep in mind that building your own laptop requires some technical expertise and may not be cost-effective compared to purchasing a commercially available laptop.