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From: Francis Rowe <info@gluglug.org.uk>
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 18:21:46 -0400
Subject: FAQ: explain that the ME firmware is actually a whole OS

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 				<h3 id="intelme">Intel Management Engine (ME) <span class="ref">(<a href="#intelme">#intelme</a>)</span></h3>
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-						The ME is a separate processor that exists in all Intel chipsets past the year ~2006, running its own embedded (and proprietary) operating system. It provides remote access capabilities,
+						The ME is a separate processor that exists in all Intel chipsets past the year ~2006, running its own embedded (and proprietary) operating system, referred to as the ME <i>firmware</i> in this article. It provides remote access capabilities,
 						independently from the running operating system, with full access to RAM, and full networking support. <i>With a functioning ME, your system
 						is left wide open for attack. It can also phone home to Intel.</i> It also handles the
 						TPM, AMT (<a href="https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/active-management-technology">Active Management Technology</a>), <a href="https://mjg59.dreamwidth.org/33981.html">Boot Guard</a> and various <a href="https://defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm_digital_restrictions_management">DRM</a> mechanisms.
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