[asciilifeform]

> It's plenty easier to buy a hackable and open by default platform...

Pray tell, where can I buy a laptop (of new, rather than vintage, manufacture) without blobs and master keys?

[Shank]

Sure thing! I'm not entirely sure if this is 100% open, but it's worth checking out: https://puri.sm/

[asciilifeform]

Intel. No thanks.