[clue] Forward - Restricted Boot Message

[Daniel Fritz]

My understanding is this restriction is to prevent users from getting
a rootkit on their mobile devices. It will not prevent non-computer
types from installing all the malware their little hearts desire.

The only root kit I have heard of in the wild on these platforms is
CarrierIQ which was installed by the carriers. Are there any others?

On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Larry Sawyer <lsawyer at scsdenver.com> wrote:
> I personally don't think there is anything that needs to be done. Microsoft
> is not the big power house that it once was with regards to the OS market.
> With the continuing advancement of Linux and the great Apple, people will
> have choices to buy the products they want. Which in my thinking will
> automatically push Microsoft away even further from the public, given the
> facts Google and Apple are already dominating the tablet and cell scene with
> products that are much more reliable.
> Microsoft can strangle themselves until they're ready to release the noose.
>
> If this article is true, and not just anti-Microsoft banter, then Microsoft
> will probably release these boot restrictions after a year, when they see
> people aren't buying their products, and manufacturer's aren't as needy for
> creating "Microsoft" devices.
>
> Those are my thoughts.
>
> Larry Sawyer
>
>
> Sent from my Samsung Epic™ 4G
>
>
>
> M Paul Webb <hsechmvt at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> I'm forwarding  this message I received today as an update on the Windows 8
> Secure Boot situation. I was wondering what you all thought about the status
> of things now on this issue.
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: Free Software Foundation <info at fsf.org>
> To: Paul Webb <hsechmvt at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:26 PM
> Subject: [FSF] Enter the Restricted Boot Webcomic Contest: Defend user
> freedom on tablets and smartphones
>
> In December, Microsoft apparently conceded to public pressure by quietly
> updating the Windows 8 logo certification requirements with a mandate that a
> desktop computer user must be able to control (and disable) the Secure Boot
> feature on any Windows 8 computer that is not based on ARM technology. This
> looks like a victory for free software users, as it will allow a person to
> install GNU/Linux or other free software operating system in place of
> Windows 8.
> But, this is no time for celebration, because Microsoft has also added a
> treacherous mandate for makers of ARM-based computers — such as a tablets,
> netbooks, and smartphones — requiring them to build their machines with
> Restricted Boot technology. Such computers are designed to lock a user into
> only being able to run Windows 8, absolutely preventing her from being able
> to install a free software operating system on her computer. Since
> smartphones and tablets are some of the most commonly used computers, it's
> vital that we get straightforward and clear information about this threat
> out to the public.
> Already know what this is about? Then take action now:
>
> Raise awareness and have fun while putting pressure on Microsoft and
> computer makers by entering the Restricted Boot Webcomic Contest.
>
> Winning submissions will be featured on the front page of fsf.org for a
> month.
> Entries must be submitted by March 17th by emailing campaigns at fsf.org.
>
> Sign the statement "Stand up for your freedom to install free software."
>
> For individuals
> For organizations and corporations
>
> If this is the first you're hearing about this whole Restricted Boot vs.
> Secure Boot business, read the full story.
> You can support this campaign and the rest of the FSF's work by joining as a
> member or making a donation today.
> Sincerely,
>
> Josh, John, Matt, and Richard
> Free Software Foundation
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