From a4f52f47b7fd6465e97c755e01b37748087f8c8f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew David Wong Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2017 20:20:59 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Merge certified-laptops and hardware-certification into hardware --- hardware/certified-laptops.md | 65 ---------------- hardware/hardware.md | 143 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 143 insertions(+), 65 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 hardware/certified-laptops.md create mode 100644 hardware/hardware.md diff --git a/hardware/certified-laptops.md b/hardware/certified-laptops.md deleted file mode 100644 index f8a53e4f..00000000 --- a/hardware/certified-laptops.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,65 +0,0 @@ ---- -layout: doc -title: Qubes-Certified Laptops -permalink: /doc/certified-laptops/ ---- - -Qubes-certified Laptops -======================= - -Qubes-certified laptops are regularly tested by the Qubes -developers to ensure compatibility with all of Qubes' features. The developers -test all new major versions and updates to ensure that no regressions are introduced. -To learn more about the certification process, or if you're interested in -getting your company's hardware Qubes-certified, please see the [Hardware -Certification] page. - -We aim to partner with a few select computer makers to ensure that Qubes is -compatible with them and new users have clear path towards getting started -with Qubes if they desire. We look for these makers to be as diverse as possible -in terms of geography, cost, and availability. - -Note that we certify only that a particular configuration is supported by Qubes. -We take no responsibility for our partners' shipping process -- including that -the hardware will not be modified in any way (malicious or not). - -For more general information about choosing hardware for Qubes, please see the -[System Requirements] and the [Hardware Compatibility List]. - -Certified for Qubes R3.x ------------------------- - -### Purism Librem 13 ### - -[![image of Librem 13](/attachment/site/qubes-plus-purism.png)](https://puri.sm/librem-13/) - -For users now who seek to buy a Librem 13, there is an option to have Qubes -pre-installed. This will include all the necessary tweaks for -maximum compatibility with Qubes. - -In addition, the Qubes team will receive a small portion of the revenue from any -Librem 13 sale that comes with Qubes pre-installed. - -For existing Librem 13 users, please follow the instructions to ensure maximum -compatibility with Qubes: - -1. In `dom0`, open a terminal and type: - - sudo qubes-dom0-update --releasever=3.1 xorg-x11-drivers xorg-x11-drv-intel - -2. (optional) Enable newer kernel: - - sudo qubes-dom0-update --enablerepo=qubes-dom0-unstable kernel - -Certified for Qubes R4.x ------------------------- - -There are [updated requirements] for Qubes R4.x certification. Currently, no -laptops are certified for Qubes R4.x. This page will be updated once -R4.x-certified laptops are available. - -[System Requirements]: /doc/system-requirements/ -[Hardware Compatibility List]: /hcl/ -[Hardware Certification]: /hardware-certification/ -[updated requirements]: /news/2016/07/21/new-hw-certification-for-q4/ - diff --git a/hardware/hardware.md b/hardware/hardware.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..85b60845 --- /dev/null +++ b/hardware/hardware.md @@ -0,0 +1,143 @@ +--- +layout: sidebar +title: Hardware +permalink: /doc/hardware/ +redirect_from: + - /hardware-certification/ + - /doc/certified-laptops/ +--- + +# Hardware # + +## Important Information ## + +There is currently **no** specific hardware (e.g., a specific laptop model) that the Qubes team recommends for individual (as opposed to enterprise) users. +However, we're working hard to make a "reasonably secure laptop" a reality, and we look forward to sharing more information about this when the time is right. +(Note that this will be distinct from a [stateless laptop], which no one has implemented yet.) +In the meantime, users are encouraged to make use of the [Hardware Compatibility List] and [System Requirements] as sources of information in making hardware selection decisions. + +Some users may wish to consider [Qubes-certified laptops]. +However, it is important to note that such laptops are certified only for *compatibility* with Qubes OS. +In particular, the [Purism Librem 13] is certified only for compatibility with Qubes R3.x, and it is not likely to be certified for compatibility with Qubes R4.x. +Aside from compatibility, we do not believe that it should be considered any safer than other laptops. + +Serious prospective business customers should [contact us] for more information. + +## Hardware Certification ## + +### Become Hardware Certified ### + +If you are a hardware vendor, you can have your hardware certified as +compatible with Qubes OS. To view currently certified hardware, please see +the [Qubes-certified Laptops] page. + +The benefits of hardware certification include: + +* your customers can buy with confidence +- *your customers know they can take advantage of the full functionality +of Qubes OS on your hardware* + +* ensure continued compatibility +- *your hardware will continue to be compatible with Qubes OS as it +further develops* + +* support the development of Qubes OS +- *support the continued development of everyone's favorite "reasonably +secure" OS* + +### Hardware Certification Requirements ### + +Please see the [updated requirements] for Qubes 4.x certification. + +**Note:** These are the requirements for hardware certification, *not* the +requirements for *running* Qubes 4.x. For the latter, please see the +[system requirements for Qubes 4.x]. + +### Hardware Certification Process ### + +To have hardware certified, the vendor must: + +1. send the Qubes team two (2) units for testing (non-returnable) for +each configuration the vendor wishes to be offering, + +2. offer to customers the very same configuration -- same motherboard, +same screen, same BIOS version, same WiFi module, etc. -- for some +sufficiently long period of time (currently approximately a year), + +3. pay the Qubes team a portion of the sales of each unit, to be agreed +upon between the hardware vendor and the Qubes team. + +It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure the hardware they wish to +have certified can run Qubes OS, at the very least the last stable +version. This could be done by consulting the [hardware compatibility +list](https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/hcl/) or trying to install it +themselves before shipping to us. While we are willing to troubleshoot +simple issues, we will need to charge a consulting fee for more engaging +work. + +If you are interested in having your hardware certified, please [contact us]. + + +## Qubes-certified Laptops ## + +Qubes-certified laptops are regularly tested by the Qubes +developers to ensure compatibility with all of Qubes' features. The developers +test all new major versions and updates to ensure that no regressions are introduced. +To learn more about the certification process, or if you're interested in +getting your company's hardware Qubes-certified, please see the [Hardware +Certification] page. + +We aim to partner with a few select computer makers to ensure that Qubes is +compatible with them and new users have clear path towards getting started +with Qubes if they desire. We look for these makers to be as diverse as possible +in terms of geography, cost, and availability. + +Note that we certify only that a particular configuration is supported by Qubes. +We take no responsibility for our partners' shipping process -- including that +the hardware will not be modified in any way (malicious or not). + +For more general information about choosing hardware for Qubes, please see the +[System Requirements] and the [Hardware Compatibility List]. + + +### Certified for Qubes R3.x ### + +#### Purism Librem 13 #### + +[![image of Librem 13](/attachment/site/qubes-plus-purism.png)](https://puri.sm/librem-13/) + +For users now who seek to buy a Librem 13, there is an option to have Qubes +pre-installed. This will include all the necessary tweaks for +maximum compatibility with Qubes. + +In addition, the Qubes team will receive a small portion of the revenue from any +Librem 13 sale that comes with Qubes pre-installed. + +For existing Librem 13 users, please follow the instructions to ensure maximum +compatibility with Qubes: + +1. In `dom0`, open a terminal and type: + + sudo qubes-dom0-update --releasever=3.1 xorg-x11-drivers xorg-x11-drv-intel + +2. (optional) Enable newer kernel: + + sudo qubes-dom0-update --enablerepo=qubes-dom0-unstable kernel + + +### Certified for Qubes R4.x ### + +There are [updated requirements] for Qubes R4.x certification. Currently, no +laptops are certified for Qubes R4.x. This page will be updated once +R4.x-certified laptops are available. + +[Qubes-certified laptops]: #qubes-certified-laptops +[stateless laptop]: https://blog.invisiblethings.org/2015/12/23/state_harmful.html +[System Requirements]: /doc/system-requirements/ +[Hardware Compatibility List]: /hcl/ +[Purism Librem 13]: #purism-librem-13 +[updated requirements]: /news/2016/07/21/new-hw-certification-for-q4/ +[system requirements for Qubes 4.x]: /doc/system-requirements/#qubes-release-4x +[contact us]: mailto:business@qubes-os.org + +