Conceptually simple solution?

Posted Sep 23, 2011 15:46 UTC (Fri) by lolando (guest, #7139)
In reply to: Conceptually simple solution? by cjb
Parent article: Garrett: UEFI secure booting (part 2)

I'll concede the point.

(Unless and until Windows is only available via some kind of appstore, which would be consistent with the current trend.)

Conceptually simple solution?

Posted Sep 23, 2011 16:00 UTC (Fri) by clump (subscriber, #27801) [Link] (2 responses)

Or just revoke the compromised key. The best solution is to ensure that hardware isn't limited to running only one operating system. There are a number of more ethical ways to achieve this goal.

Conceptually simple solution?

Posted Oct 4, 2011 12:10 UTC (Tue) by robbe (guest, #16131) [Link] (1 responses)

I take exception to broadly labeling the breaking of the boot key as unethical. Against the law ... maybe (even that is doubtful, and highly specific to a jurisdiction) -- unethical ... no.

Conceptually simple solution?

Posted Nov 4, 2011 21:32 UTC (Fri) by clump (subscriber, #27801) [Link]

Hrm, re-reading, I didn't mean to say breaking the boot key was unethical, but that's certainly how it reads. Apologies. How about instead of breaking the key, do what Garrett's doing which is to draw attention to the issue and try to fix it before it's a problem?