Yes, MacOS is closed source. That doesn't necessarily mean that anything you do on top it doesn't change anything.

"No, Apple still controls the boot process and, for example, the firmware that runs on the Secure Enclave Processor. However, no modern device is “fully open” - no usable computer exists today with completely open software and hardware (as much as some companies want to market themselves as such). What ends up changing is where you draw the line between closed parts and open parts."

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Well I didn't say it doesn't change anything. Every bit helps. That's what I mean when I say privacy is a spectrum. Propitiatory OS is where I draw the line but everyone is different.

My macbook isn't my only computer and I simply couldn't trust it enough to really use it until I had Linux installed on it. I still do most of my work on a PC that I trust even more.

Same. I trust my Linux only desktop more. The lack of FDE or a user friendly solution would make it difficult for me to use daily. Apple hardware is fantastic. I'm definitely going to support and closely follow this project.