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The State Of Linux Distributions Handling SecureBoot
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Originally posted by spstarr View PostI remember the Stoned MBR boot virus, but it was easy to fix, as is many of them *if* you have a bootable CD/DVD, you can just clobber the MBR accordingly (tough, if the virus installed DLLs/DSOs, kernel modules whatever then you need to do a audit of system which isn't too difficult with deb or RPM based packages (checksums), worse if those got compromised somehow, while on a recovery DVD, you could just clobber the essential DSOs (libraries), kernel modules etc (with compatible older package versions)
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Originally posted by Rexilion View PostStating your insult is worthwhile, but stating the reason to do so is not. I rest my case .
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Originally posted by Rexilion View PostCare to elaborate your insult? This is a forum, people state opinions. Those cannot be wrong. What facts are incorrect?
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Originally posted by smitty3268 View PostI read half this thread, and now feel dumber for doing so.
It's incredible how completely stupid some people are, how they are so sure of themselves when they are talking complete crap that is factually wrong.
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Wow
I read half this thread, and now feel dumber for doing so.
It's incredible how completely stupid some people are, how they are so sure of themselves when they are talking complete crap that is factually wrong.
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Originally posted by duby229 View PostThat is sooooo much crap. What if you need to boot a small linux distro thats sole purpose is to circomvent windows user passwords? I do it on a regular basis as a repair tech. Is secureboot going to allow that perfectly valid usage? I doubt it.
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Originally posted by Rexilion View PostThen please explain Microsoft distributing signed bootloader binaries.
To put it in analogy with your story: You can throw rocks at my window as long as I inspected and signed them...
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Originally posted by zoomblab View PostMicroSuck fixed their problem by restricting others freedom.
It is like I (MicroSuck) am the richest and nasties guy in town and because of that kids don't like me and throw rocks on my windows. So what I do? I make the mayor (OEMs), which I hold by the balls, put barriers and guards on the public road so nobody can walk around without my permission.
To put it in analogy with your story: You can throw rocks at my window as long as I inspected and signed them...
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