Difference between revisions of "Balthazar"

Latest revision as of 17:17, 20 November 2024

a Personal Computing Device

One laptop for the new internet.

Secure, fast, inexpensive, open, robust, upgradeable, and sustainable. All of that.

BPCD - Balthazar Personal Computing Device is a 13.3" upgradable and expandable laptop that is based on a few concepts inspired by EOMA68, but powered by RISC-V processor(s) open architecture or FPGA boards running emulation as a Computing Module Standard boards and other Systems on a Module that run on Linux OS or all of those running together with added co-processing power such as FPGA Lattice Diamond - ULX3S and the upcoming of the new ULX4 in a Compute Module form factor.

It contains all the hardware and continuously developing software and firmware features preventing data-theft and any unwanted 3rd party intrusion into the system by default. It should run default low-level security layer software based on LUKS , Libreswan and is also envisaged to be GNUnet ready. Its keyboard should be also inter-swappable with known x2xx ThinkPad keyboard replacement via developed adapter and a frame.

While being versatile and robust it also follows CERN OSHL, GNU-GPL, FOSS, ISA and even CC guidelines.

What is all that FOSS and CC and OS…? → Glossary

For all children age 9-99.

Want to know more?

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-== <strong>a Personal Computing Device</strong> ==
-=== One laptop for the new internet. ===
-==== Secure, fast, inexpensive, open, robust, upgradeable and sustainable. All of that. ====
-<br>
-'''BPCD''' - '''B'''althazar '''P'''ersonal '''C'''omputing '''D'''evice is a '''13.3"''' upgradable and expandable laptop that is based on a few concepts inspired by  '''[https://www.crowdsupply.com/eoma68/micro-desktop/updates/2-7-5-cards-under-way-nlnet-and-intel-compute-card EOMA68]''', but powered by  [https://riscv.org/ RISC-V] processor(s) open architecture that runs on '''[https://www.linux.org Linux OS]'''.
+<center>[[Image:Blogo2.png]]</center>
-It contains all the hardware and continuously developing software and firmware features preventing data-theft and any unwanted 3<small>rd</small> party intrusion into the system by the default. Its default low-level security layer software based on [https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/blob/master/README.md '''LUKS''' ], [https://libreswan.org/ '''Libreswan'''] and is also envisaged to be '''[http://GNUnet.org/en/about.html GNUnet]''' ready.
+== <center><strong>a Personal Computing Device</strong></center> ==
+<center><strong><big>One laptop for the new internet.</big></strong></center>
+<center>Secure, fast, inexpensive, open, robust, upgradeable, and sustainable. All of that.</center>
+[[File:47B.png|center|prototype]]
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+'''BPCD''' - '''B'''althazar '''P'''ersonal '''C'''omputing '''D'''evice is a '''13.3"''' upgradable and expandable laptop that is based on a few concepts inspired by  '''[https://www.crowdsupply.com/eoma68/micro-desktop/updates/2-7-5-cards-under-way-nlnet-and-intel-compute-card EOMA68]''', but powered by  [https://riscv.org/ RISC-V] processor(s) open architecture or FPGA boards running emulation as a Computing Module Standard boards and other Systems on a Module that run on '''[https://www.linux.org Linux OS]''' or all of those running together with added co-processing power such as FPGA Lattice Diamond - [https://radiona.org/ulx3s/ ULX3S] and the upcoming of the new ULX4 in a Compute Module form factor.
+It contains all the hardware and continuously developing software and firmware features preventing data-theft and any unwanted 3<small>rd</small> party intrusion into the system by default. It should run default low-level security layer software based on [https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/blob/master/README.md '''LUKS''' ], [https://libreswan.org/ '''Libreswan'''] and is also envisaged to be '''[http://GNUnet.org/en/about.html GNUnet]''' ready. Its keyboard should be also inter-swappable with known x2xx ThinkPad keyboard replacement via developed adapter and a frame.
-While being versatile and robust it also follows '''GNU-GPL''',  '''FOSS''', '''EOMA''', '''ISA''' and even '''CC''' guidelines.
+While being versatile and robust it also follows '''CERN OSHL''', '''GNU-GPL''',  '''FOSS''',  '''ISA''' and even '''CC''' guidelines.
-<small>What is all that FOSS and CC and OS..?</small> '''→''' [[Glossary]]<br>
+<small>What is all that FOSS and CC and OS…?</small> '''→''' [[Glossary]]<br>
-[[File:Bpcd1 sketch.png|center|Artist's conception]]
-=== Goals ===
-A mission of '''Balthazar''' is to enable and educate end users to be private, safe and careful with their own data, school's  or a company's data.
+<center><strong><big>'''For all children age 9-99.'''</big></strong></center>
-In today’s internet age we need to know how to handle and use encryption for our data protection, privacy and overall security.
-Also additional physical safety features such as hardwired switches and a quickly removable hard drive and peripherals are a necessity.
-Its open architecture runs fully open source software stack, a derivative of '''Debian GNU/Linux''' free of a proprietary hardware drivers and other closed source software. This makes a large software library instantly available and provides regular security updates. It can also be used as a base for “custom OS” or even UI environment, but that should not be not be really mandatory.<br>
-# To design open, secure, inexpensive and innovative hardware while combining it with the usage of already existing GNU/FOSS tools and applications right off-the shelf.
-# To lead by example and gently lead other hardware manufacturers to become fully open towards GNU/FOSS including opening drivers' documentation, as well as abandoning in the process closed hardware architectures.
-# To support and enable low income communities and individuals all over the planet to engage in procetcting their privacy,  freedoms and rights on the internet.
-# To make computing more sustainable and reach eco-friendly footprint.
-# To make modular and granulated product that can be configured and upgraded at an affordable price. You own it - you have the right to repair and upgrade it yourself.
-# To create an ecosystem that promotes RISC-V and ISA based secure computing.
-# To position it as an educational platform, as well as an advanced computing device where its users of all ages will feel secure, safe and comfortable using it.
-# To improve a paradigm in a mobile computing approach, while inspiring users to help create a new generation internet as a fundamental right to stay private, safe and secure on- and off-line.
-<center><strong><big>'''For all children age 9-99.'''</big></strong></center>
 Want to know more?<br>
-Please read the [[FAQ|Frequently asked questions]] and the [[specifications and features]].
+<div style="background: #98bf00; margin: auto; column-count: 3;" class="menue">
+* [[Goals]], [[Features]] and [[Specifications]]
+* [[News]]
+* [[FAQ|Frequently asked questions]]
+* [[Documentation]] and [[Instruction Manual]]
+* [[Links]] and [[Glossary]]
+* [[Contact|Contacts]]
+* [https://github.com/balthazar-space GitHub pages]
+</div>