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Remote attestation is often the only way to do secure computing on platforms with unknown security. For example things like i-voting would immensely benefit fro
by Avamander 7y ago
Remote attestation is often the only way to do secure computing on platforms with unknown security. For example things like i-voting would immensely benefit from a secure, anti-tamper computing environment. DRM is another thing however, yes.
- mindslight 7y agoIndividuals being able to choose their operating system when accessing bank websites, and being able to keep secrets to themselves, has much more bearing on every day life than "internet voting". Also note that voting etc could easily be implemented with smart cards (eg SIMs, credit card chips, etc). These are still trusted computing, but are at least limited in scope. Top-down control has no place in general CPUs if we wish to remain an open society.
- M2Ys4U 7y agoVoting using computers is such a terrible idea even in principal that a trust breach like this is irrelevant.
- justincredible 7y agoCan you explain why it's a terrible idea in principle? That is, assuming uncrackable software with foolproof authentication, why is it a terrible idea?
- Avamander 7y agoI find the potential lack of voter supression would be worth exploring the field. I mean, I can see US's terrible governmental IT systems and where the scepticism comes from, but I think it/IT could be done well.