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==== Secure, fast, inexpensive, open, robust, upgradeable and sustainable. All of that. ====
 
==== Secure, fast, inexpensive, open, robust, upgradeable and sustainable. All of that. ====
 
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[[File:Bpcd1 sketch.png|center|Artist's conception]]
  
 
'''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]'''.
 
'''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]'''.
  
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://libreswan.org/ '''Libreswan'''] is also envisaged to be '''[http://GNUnet.org/en/about.html GNUnet]''' ready.
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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.
 
   
 
   
While being versatile and robust it also strictly follows '''GNU-GPL''',  '''FOSS''', '''EOMA''', '''ISA''' and even '''CC''' guidelines.
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While being versatile and robust it also follows '''OSHW''', '''GNU-GPL''',  '''FOSS''', '''EOMA''', '''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 ===
 
  
# To enable end user to be careful and aware with their own personal data or a company data. In  today’s internet age we need to know how to handle and use data protection, privacy and security, and additional physical and software safety bubble is a necessity.
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<center><strong><big>'''For all children age 9-99.'''</big></strong></center>
# To run fully open source software stack, preferably a derivative of Debian GNU/Linux. This makes a large software library instantly available and provides updates. This can also be used as a base for “custom OS”, but this should not be mandatory.
 
# To design inexpensive and innovative HW/SW where necessary and to use existing FOSS systems off-the shelf, partnering in a process with for an example The Libre-RISC-V SoC development or Arbor ARM based SoM. (System on the Chip or System on the Module), both supporting Linux Operating System
 
# To lead by example for other HW/SW manufacturers to open towards FOSS because we need more inexpensive laptops anyway. (300 Euros retail price point - or at maximum 100 Euros Manufacture Production Costs - MPC, volume pending)
 
# To support low income communities all over the planet, partnering with “humaine” corporations that will give-away/rent/borrow HW/SW packages to those who are unable to afford it. (LEGO® Education, Google, various other foundations and EU initiatives).
 
# To make computing more sustainable and reach eco friendly footprint
 
# To make granulated product that can be configured and upgraded at an affordable price.
 
# To make an educational product, as well as advanced computer user device.
 
  
<center><strong><big>'''For all children age 9-99.'''</big></strong></center>
 
  
 
Want to know more?<br>
 
Want to know more?<br>
Please read the [[FAQ]] and the [[specifications and features]].
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Please read the [[Goals|'''Goals''']], [[FAQ|'''Frequently asked questions''']], [[News|'''Actual''']] and the [[Specifications and features|'''Specifications and features''']].

Revision as of 14:19, 25 November 2019

a Personal Computing Device

One laptop for the new internet.

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


Artist's conception

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 that runs on Linux OS.

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 the default. Its default low-level security layer software based on LUKS , Libreswan and is also envisaged to be GNUnet ready.

While being versatile and robust it also follows OSHW, GNU-GPL, FOSS, EOMA, 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?
Please read the Goals, Frequently asked questions, Actual and the Specifications and features.

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