Can even make it tricky for users to change root authority

Posted Jul 27, 2007 12:10 UTC (Fri) by emk (subscriber, #1128)
In reply to: Startup Locks Down Mobile Linux (Dark Reading) by fergal
Parent article: Startup Locks Down Mobile Linux (Dark Reading)

It's even acceptable to make the user do some geeky song-and-dance routine to load their own keys. You know: "Plug the device into your PC. Depress the button inside the battery compartment using a paper clip. Run the sync utility and select the 'Add Root Authority' menu item."

This prevents users from accidentally loading malware, while still providing them with their full freedoms.