Raptor Computing Sys

US-based ODM for secure, owner-controlled computing products.

OpenPOWER preferred

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[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

The results are in, and a vast majority of you prefer our open firmware requirements. While this semi-official poll would not significantly influence our long-term goals, it's good to know we are working toward the kind of systems you all want to see.

Thank you to all who voted!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

Since this has come up a couple times, we'd like to ask if our hard-line open firmware stance is what you all would like to see, or if the P10 concerns are relegated to specific users. Let us know below!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@LukeDashjr @foxbat It does, the request was for the reference designator location per the schematic.

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@UnlogicGate We have plans for that too! Stay tuned 😉

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@Idonbelonghere Absolutely! We'll get someone on that ASAP.

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@LukeDashjr We're aware, but BMC upgrades are significantly more involved, especially from a support perspective. It was deemed more practical to release the new PNOR earlier to address several known faults (GPU / XFS problems) in the skiroot kernel and other components.

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

We have released a firmware update for our Talos II and Blackbird product lines. This update adds new hardware support to the bootloader and fixes a rare checkstop bug on Talos II. Full changelog is available at https://t.co/Bj9VnjAeb2 -- only the PNOR has been updated.

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

Downloads are here, the BMC and FPGA do not neeed to be updated, only the PNOR:

Talos II: https://t.co/iyvBiEHZ4t

Blackbird: https://t.co/T8kG9mbyty

Let us know if you run into any issues!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@rjzak What was the root cause?

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@kaitlynnac We have implemented a process change to better respond to requests such as yours for out of warranty and second hand systems. Please accept our apologies for the lack of communication in the interim!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

The results are in, and a vast majority of you prefer our open firmware requirements. While this semi-official poll would not significantly influence our long-term goals, it's good to know we are working toward the kind of systems you all want to see.

Thank you to all who voted!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

Since this has come up a couple times, we'd like to ask if our hard-line open firmware stance is what you all would like to see, or if the P10 concerns are relegated to specific users. Let us know below!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@kaitlynnac @phoronix We will be in contact Monday. Thank you!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

IBM Begins Posting "PowerPC Future" Compiler Patches For What Is Likely Going To Be POWER11 https://t.co/dyOcOVJMer via @phoronix

Bright future ahead for OpenPOWER and our fully open firmware, owner-controlled product lines!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@kaitlynnac @phoronix So that we can improve, was a message left on that number? We need to identify what broke down on our side. Thank you!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@kaitlynnac @phoronix We will be looking into this matter immediately. What was the ticket number? We do receive a tremendous amount of Email spam, and legitimate mail does get overlooked from time to time. If there is ever a concern we recommend calling directly, 512 690 0240 for a speedy response!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@broadmode @system76 @starlabsltd @TUXEDOComputers @Puri_sm @fsf You could upgrade all the way to a 22 core processor, just watch the temps. 3.8GHz all core boost up to 8 cores, 256GB RAM. If you need more check out the Talos II!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@broadmode @system76 @starlabsltd @TUXEDOComputers @Puri_sm @fsf Assembled: https://t.co/H1ObaU33Cl

Build your own: https://t.co/LU2UZvAaDi

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@broadmode @system76 @starlabsltd @TUXEDOComputers @Puri_sm @fsf Nothing x86 post-2013 will allow the ME/PSP to be disabled, which is why we designed and recommend one of our own POWER products instead. Would a Blackbird perhaps work for your purposes? 100% open and libre firmware, runs stock Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL/Fedora etc.!

[Raptor Computing Sys @RaptorCompSys]

@PCzanik @IBM We're working on a compatible, efficient, affordable system with the S1. Stay tuned!

[Jamie Goodyear @icbts]

@JackassMatt @RaptorCompSys

[Jamie Goodyear @icbts]

@RaptorCompSys , first time build of a Blackbird starting now