On Wednesday 24 June 2009 20:59:11 Richard Stallman wrote:
Embedded systems using core soc silicon from a number of manufacturers have started to use what is known as 'secure boot'. This is typicallythe case in applications which utilise conditional access system software to protect content. The emphasis on using secure boot is largely driven by the conditional access industry itself.
The principal purpose of these products is to restrict the public's freedom. So it is natural that their means involve restricting our freedom too.
it sure is nice to make generalities as it makes your resulting argument so much easier to digest. the companies ive worked with could give two sh*ts about end customers tinkering with their products. they're interested in keeping their product secure from other people in their respective industry and from malicious tampering for regulation/safety purposes. -mike