Like Novena, the Purism Librem 15 laptop is built on Linux, though it's emphasizing the OS experience rather than hardware hacking. While there have been a few Linux-based notebooks available over the years, the Librem 15 is trying to make its platform as open as possible to maximize freedom and privacy (its terms). For instance, it hopes to get Intel's BIOS code opened up, and Purism is manufacturing its own motherboard. It's not skimping on specs, either, as the Librem 15 will ship with a Core i7-4770HQ processor, 4GB of RAM, 500GB hard drive and 1,920x1,080 for the base $1,900 configuration. It can handle up to 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a 3,840x2,160 display if you're willing to pay more when the first laptops start shipping in April.
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