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[–] SpookyBogMonster@lemmy.ml 6 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

My ThinkPad T-480 running Linux Mint, my beloved ❤️❤️❤️

[–] btsax@reddthat.com 4 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Dang, one of the few that can run free firmware. Put libreboot on that thing! If you haven't already

[–] SpookyBogMonster@lemmy.ml 2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

I haven't, but I've been heavily considering it

[–] btsax@reddthat.com 2 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I've done one before, it was an involved process but doable with the right tools. I think it's easier on the T480s than the older thinkpads though

[–] SpookyBogMonster@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Is there a way to install LibreBoot, without screwing up my main Linux Mint install? Or would I have to back up my shit, and reinstall from scratch?

[–] btsax@reddthat.com 2 points 1 hour ago

It doesn't impact the contents of your drive but I would certainly back everything up and be prepared to start from scratch. When I did it I had to get a programmer, disassemble the computer, and hook up wires straight to the coprocessor. Not for the faint of heart