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# cubolibre
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Cubo Libre
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Free software, open source hardware, secure computer.
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# Overview
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Cubo Libre is a Free Software, Open Source Hardware,
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secure computer currently under development.
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To have a secure computer, no part may be a "black box".
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All software and hardware needs to be libre, so it can
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be subject to audit and review.
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Where any component falls short of being libre, it will
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be documented and considered a critical bug.
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To have a secure system, you need to have:
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* Secure hardware.
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* Secure firmware.
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* Secure operating systems.
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* Secure applications.
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At present, nearly every computer system in the world fails
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on all four counts above.
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# Implementation
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To achieve the above goals, best-of-class Free Software and
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Open Source Hardware will be used. There is a paucity of
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hardware at present, so best-of-class least-worst-component will
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be used until a suitable replacement is found. Free Software /
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Open Source Hardware will be prioritized over all other features.
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The system will be designed to be secure from RF eavesdropping.
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* Mini cluster workstation/server system.
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* RISC-V Architecture for main systems.
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* OpenBSD and GNU/Linux based operating systems.
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* Strong emphasis on only libre firmware. Meticulous search for exceptions.
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* Application vertical targeting secure blockchain computing.
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# Hardware
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See the `cubolibre-bom.ods` spreadsheet for hardware details.
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## Main components
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* 5x+ SiFive HiFive Unmatched RISC-V motherboards.
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* Trellisboard FPGA PCBA.
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* 12U RF/EMI secure cabinet.
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* 2U rackmount cases.
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* GPDI (General-Purpose Differential Interface) digital video out.
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* RF/EMI secure keyboard, mouse, monitor.
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* USB hardware firewalls.
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* NVMe storage, clustered.
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* 10G fiber out.
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* Secure power in/out.
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* External hardware time sync (GPS).
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* Audio diodes for mic/speaker.
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* Physical lockdown.
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## Hardware Repositories
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Source file `git` repositories:
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* Cubo Libre Free Software, Open Source Hardware, secure computer.
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https://code.forksand.com/forksand/cubolibre
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* USB Hardware Firewall clone
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https://code.forksand.com/forksand/usb-firewall
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* Trellisboard
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https://code.forksand.com/forksand/fs-TrellisBoard
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* WASD Libre Open Source Hardware keyboard controller.
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https://code.forksand.com/forksand/wasd-libre
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Mirrors will be made of all upstream hardware used.
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# Software
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Overview of main software components. Acceptable licenses will follow
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the Free Software Foundation's (FSF) list.
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* https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html
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Mirrors will be made of all upstream software used.
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## Software Repositories
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Source file repositories:
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* https://code.forksand.com/forksand/cubolibre
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* https://code.forksand.com/forksand/
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* https://www.debian.org
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* https://www.openbsd.org
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# Prototype
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Status.
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* Bill of Materials (BOM) draft underway.
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* Some components ordered.
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* Component quoting underway.
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* Prototype development is using the Microchip Icicle Kit RISC-V
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ASIC and FPGA development board.
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* Trellisboards have been manufactured and tested. A+. Need
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component updates for supply chain.
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* SiFive motherboard is "expected" to ship in March (2021).
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* USB Hardware firewall clone manufactured.
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* Design of new USB hardware firewall underway in KiCAD.
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* ULX3S, perchance.
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Similar in concept to this computer built in 2000 using PowerPC boards
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for Terrasoft Solutions running Yellow Dog Linux. But more secure,
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RF enclosed, RISC-V, etc.
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ULX3S Libre FPGA board.
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* Libre keyboard controller, WASD Libre
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