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  1. If you’re a Linux fan or open source advocate looking for a decent laptop, you actually have some solid options right now—much better, at least, than buying a Windows laptop, installing Linux on it, and hoping for the best. Dell has offered Ubuntu editions of some of its XPS laptops and other PCs for years now, and Lenovo sells a respectable collection of desktops and laptops with Linux. System76 sells a selection of Linux-friendly laptops preloaded with Ubuntu or its own Pop!_OS distribution. The repair-friendly Framework Laptop doesn’t ship with Linux, but it can be configured without an OS, and Framework promises robust Linux support from multiple distributions. But those laptops all have something in common with run-of-the-mill Windows PCs: a reliance on closed-source hardware and, often, the proprietary software and drivers needed to make it function. For some people, this is a tolerable trade-off. You put up with the closed hardware because it performs well, and it supports the standard software, development tools, and APIs that keep the computing world spinning. For others, it’s anathema—if you can’t see the source code for these “binary blobs,” they are inherently untrustworthy and should be used sparingly or not at all. The MNT Reform is a laptop for the latter group. It's a crowdfunded, developed-in-the-open, extensively documented device that cares more about being open than it cares about literally any other aspect of the computing experience. Perhaps predictably, this makes for a laptop that is ideologically pure but functionally compromised. As open as possible, for better or worse The XPS 13 (top) and MNT Reform (bottom, obviously) look like they're from entirely different universes, and they sort of are. Enlarge / The XPS 13 (top) and MNT Reform (bottom, obviously) look like they're from entirely different universes, and they sort of are. Andrew Cunningham We'll talk about the Reform as an actual physical object in a minute, but to understand why it is the way that it is, it helps to understand the mindset of the people who designed it. For them, the Reform’s lack of microphone and webcam is a privacy selling point. Its weak ARM Cortex-A53-based processor was chosen because it was “simpler” and “much easier to understand than conventional laptops.” Advertisement From the time I’ve spent perusing the MNT Community forums, it’s fair to say that this is the branch of the open source community that is inherently skeptical of things like TPM modules, the Intel Management Engine, or Apple’s T2 chip—these are, the thinking goes, inscrutable black boxes, the opposite of selling points. You can’t verify that they’re doing what they say they’re doing because the source code isn’t publicly available, and they could contain security vulnerabilities at best or intentional security backdoors at worst. I bring all of this up not to mock or discount these concerns (or to validate them, for that matter) but to demonstrate how different the concerns of the MNT Reform target audience are from those of the general computer-buying public. Here are the questions I’d normally consider in a laptop review: how fast is it? Is it loud? Is it too heavy? How does the keyboard feel? Is the screen any good? How is the battery life? I can judge the Reform based on those criteria, too! But all of my comments should be filtered through the Reform project’s self-imposed limitations and the priorities of the people who funded it. At the same time, this isn’t a $35 Raspberry Pi board—it doesn’t benefit from being so cheap that its quirks and flaws are forgivable. The base model Reform (which as of this writing will ship in late April of 2022) is a $1,299 DIY kit that you need to fully assemble yourself and to which you’ll need to add a $59 trackpad or trackball module. A fully assembled Reform costs $1,550 plus shipping, almost $200 more. Neither version includes a Wi-Fi module, antenna, or internal SSD. To MNT’s credit, the assembly process is fully documented (PDF), and you can do the whole thing with a small Philips-head screwdriver. Our review unit was pre-assembled, but the process seems simple enough that anyone who is interested in the Reform in the first place probably has the chops to put it together. But that’s still the same price of one very nice, high-end MacBook or PC laptop (or a pair of mostly OK PC laptops). This kind of price comparison sort of misses the point of the Reform, which is to be maximally open and transparent and not to be a replacement for an XPS 13 or MacBook Air. But even hardcore FOSS proponents should pause and consider what they need a computer to be able to do before they plunk down a grand and a half on this thing.
  2. I will not disagree with my colleague in this talk, my thinking was the same, also you have no activity. I was surprised that some people apply without having any activity or anything to participate in the community.
  3. I will give you, consent for me, I saw from you how much you want to join us and how much you want to work here, and you have good experience here and that you are active, your answers I liked and that you are fully aware, we will not choose the wrong person, good luck.
  4. Problem Solved. T/C.
  5. I'll give you a pro, I've deduced a few things about you that I'll give you a chance!
  6. Try this: Open Date and Time by click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Clock, Language, and Region, and then click Date and Time. Click the Internet Time tab, and then click Change settings… then check list Synchronize with an Internet time server with name Server : time.windows.com 1.9k and click Update now. Try that website again because that how i solved my problem with “This challenge page was accidentally cached and is no longer available”.
  7. We want people who are serious about their work!
  8. Apply here,

    https://csblackdevil.com/forums/forum/15358-moderator/

     

    It is now available to submit a Moderator request and be a part of our community, this is your chance to be among us. Apply here, and we thank @Mr.Love for continuing these surprises for everyone!

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  9. About what he is based on what you say, I agree with you mostly about it and that your thinking is wonderful and that you are fully aware of what you are saying, and that you are very conscious, I was convinced in your words that there is nothing wrong with it and have changed my thinking about you in a positive and big way, so I will give you, #PRO!
  10. A good person, fully aware, and Good activity.
  11. You do not have any activity on projects.
  12. Howdy. Thank you for placing your order and for your complete trust in us! I will ask you some questions about the following: What are your methods of persuading a customer if someone wants to develop their account and wants to talk to you? How will you prove yourself here? What are the greatest achievements? A mistake you made in a previous job and how did you deal with it?
  13. My answer was the same, Contra.
  14. I will give you a chance, Pro
  15. I agree with what my colleagues say about you.
  16. You are a good person, we have not seen anything before you, and you also strive to be the best here, good luck. PRO!
  17. Howdy. Thank you for placing your order and for your complete trust in us! I will ask you some questions about the following: Can you give me an example of how to work with my next boss? If I am selected for the position, what will I be expected to do during the work day? Why do you think you are the best choice for this position? Tell us about a situation where you successfully dealt with a difficult customer, or a complaint from a customer/colleagues.
  18. Howdy. Thank you for submitting your application and for your complete confidence in us! I will ask you some questions about the following: what's your weak points? What do you know about this organization (or work)? What soft skills serve society best? How do you help your team grow professionally?
  19. Hello. I will ask you some questions about the following: Why should we hire you? How do you make decisions? How can this incumbent exceed your expectations? Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work.
  20. Vote on this proposal. Express your opinion here. It is important to each of you. We thank the @Mr.Love for further progress in society. 

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    1. Askor lml

      Askor lml

      if you express your opinion they will give you a warning

    2. Love Pulse

      Love Pulse

      Its take a long time to you understand that, look at up screen then you understand =)) 

  21. You are good at your job، and you're active here، we need good people like you.
  22. You left the community a few days ago, and now you want to join I don't understand what this is, or did you see in the submission to the Moderator you said to yourself the oldest request, and today you took the project of a journalist, and generally a project is not enough, and also we have encountered many of your mistakes here and Disrespect for others for me contra.
  23. Welcome.
  24. dh2, i like The style of this song :e
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