UEFI Secure Boot planned to be implemented in Fedora 18

[Ric Moore]

On 06/18/2012 04:03 AM, Basil Chupin wrote:
> On 18/06/12 17:30, Ric Moore wrote:
>> On 06/18/2012 02:10 AM, Basil Chupin wrote:
>>> On 17/06/12 18:17, Ric Moore wrote:
>>>> On 06/17/2012 03:48 AM, Andrew d~_*b wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I am not sure if you are aware but here is a FYI -
>>>>
>>>> It's old news by now. Over on the Fedora List many disagree with this
>>>> and state that it violates the GPL. So, it very well might not happen
>>>> if it does. Ric
>>>>
>>> You may want to read this:
>>>
>>> http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/linus-torvalds-on-windows-8-uefi-and-fedora/11187
>>>
>>
>> "All platforms that enable UEFI secure boot should ship in setup mode
>> where the owner has control over which platform key (PK) is installed.
>> It should also be possible for the owner to return a system to setup
>> mode in the future if needed."
>>
>> What's the chance of that happening?? Pull my other finger. :) Ric
>
> You shouldn't be so negative my brother.
>
> You must have faith in the goodwill and intentions of Microsoft and the
> business sector.
>
> To do otherwise is just being indicative of you requiring a lobotomy.
>
> Walking up and down the main street in your neighbourhood while
> furiously twirling the tambourines and shouting, "Microsoft's UEFI is
> GREAT!" will provide you with 50 virgins - guaranteed! - when you
> self-destruct.

I don't think I could ever get that drunk! :) Ric


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