UEFI Secure Boot planned to be implemented in Fedora 18

[chris]

On Mon, 2012-06-18 at 18:03 +1000, 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.
> 
> BC
Oh can I get in on that?  I've always wanted to be in a religious
 crusade
-- 
Cheers the Kiwi