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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 and educate end user to be careful and aware with their own personal data, school or a company data. In today’s internet age we need to know how to handle and use encryption for our data protection, privacy and overall security.<br>
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<center><strong><big>'''For all children age 9-99.'''</big></strong></center>
Also additional physical safety features such as hardwired switches and a quickly removable peripherals are a necessity.
 
# To run fully open source software stack, a derivative of Debian GNU/Linux free of a propriatary 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.
 
# 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 for other hardware manufacturers to become fully open towards GNU/FOSS including opening drivers' documentation.
 
# To support and enable low income communities and individuals all over the planet to engage in proctecting their privacy,  freedoms and rights on 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.
 
# To create an eco system that can promote RISC-V and ISA based computing.
 
# To position it as an educational product, as well as an advanced computing device where its users will feel safe and sound using it.
 
  
<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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