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3. They're still viable linux machines.

Wed Jan 10, 2018, 01:23 AM

Jan 2018

For what it's worth, my favorite "desktop" machine is a $35 Raspberry Pi.

Apparently those don't suffer this flaw.

https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/why-raspberry-pi-isnt-vulnerable-to-spectre-or-meltdown/

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This is why I have Auto Updates disabled. lpbk2713 Jan 2018 #1

Those are pretty old chips Egnever Jan 2018 #2

They're still viable linux machines. hunter Jan 2018 #3

Wish I could disable auto-updates in Win 10 Home LeftInTX Jan 2018 #4

I have an Athlon II X2 250 in an HP desktop I use a lot .. ucrdem Jan 2018 #5

Just tried the Gibson tester too Brainfodder Jan 2018 #7