текущее состояние вещей в борьбе с монополизацией trusted boot вендорами
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В двух словах: в микрософт прогнулись под требования публики обязательно иметь возможность загружать альтернативное ПО и молча изменили условия сертификации компьютеров под Win8 так чтобы это было возможно.
Но в то же время на армах (фактически - на любых мобильных девайсах) MS требует настройки железа таким отбразом, что другое ПО загружать было принципиально невозможно (эксплуатация ошибок в загрузочной части для обхода trusted boot не в счёт).
Подробности ниже на английском (с линками на более подробное изложение и, в том числе, с линками на то как в этом поучаствовать):
From: "Free Software Foundation" info@fsf.org
To: "Oleg K. Artemiev" тут_моё_мыло
Subject: [FSF] Enter the Restricted Boot Webcomic Contest: Defend user freedom on tablets and smartphones
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:37:49 -0500
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*
* http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/comic-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@fsf.org.
Sign the statement "Stand up for your freedom to install free software."
For individuals:
* http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/statement
For organizations and corporations:
* http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/corp-org-signers
*If this is the first you're hearing about this whole Restricted Boot
vs. Secure Boot business*, read the full story:
* http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/restricted-boot-comic-contest-defend-user-freedom-on-tablets-and-smartphones
You can support this campaign and the rest of the FSF's work by
joining as a member or making a donation today
* https://my.fsf.org/associate/support_freedom/join_fsf?referrer=10050
Sincerely,
Josh, John, Matt, and Richard
Free Software Foundation
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В двух словах: в микрософт прогнулись под требования публики обязательно иметь возможность загружать альтернативное ПО и молча изменили условия сертификации компьютеров под Win8 так чтобы это было возможно.
Но в то же время на армах (фактически - на любых мобильных девайсах) MS требует настройки железа таким отбразом, что другое ПО загружать было принципиально невозможно (эксплуатация ошибок в загрузочной части для обхода trusted boot не в счёт).
Подробности ниже на английском (с линками на более подробное изложение и, в том числе, с линками на то как в этом поучаствовать):
From: "Free Software Foundation" info@fsf.org
To: "Oleg K. Artemiev" тут_моё_мыло
Subject: [FSF] Enter the Restricted Boot Webcomic Contest: Defend user freedom on tablets and smartphones
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:37:49 -0500
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*
* http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/comic-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@fsf.org.
Sign the statement "Stand up for your freedom to install free software."
For individuals:
* http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/statement
For organizations and corporations:
* http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/corp-org-signers
*If this is the first you're hearing about this whole Restricted Boot
vs. Secure Boot business*, read the full story:
* http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/restricted-boot-comic-contest-defend-user-freedom-on-tablets-and-smartphones
You can support this campaign and the rest of the FSF's work by
joining as a member or making a donation today
* https://my.fsf.org/associate/support_freedom/join_fsf?referrer=10050
Sincerely,
Josh, John, Matt, and Richard
Free Software Foundation
--
Follow us on identi.ca at http://identi.ca/fsf | Subscribe to our blogs via RSS at http://fsf.org/blogs/RSS
Join us as an associate member at http://www.fsf.org/jf
Sent from the Free Software Foundation, 51 Franklin Street
Fifth Floor
Boston, MA 02110-1335
United States