This is always the issue with mechanisms of control like "trusted computing" and cryptography in general. The question is, "who is in control?" Cryptography ca

This is always the issue with mechanisms of control like "trusted computing" and cryptography in general. The question is, "who is in control?" Cryptography can be used to control you (for example, signed BIOS), or you can use it to be in control (encrypted email). I think that "trusted computing", when properly implemented, could be a powerful tool for users. In this case, the concept of a "trusted computing base" is different from "Trusted Computing".