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> Open source code and device schematics shouldn't be a significant security threat. You don't see how a completely open device could be insecure? > As for th
by endisneigh 6y ago
> Open source code and device schematics shouldn't be a significant security threat.
You don't see how a completely open device could be insecure?
> As for the second point, I should be able to install whatever software I want on my device...as its mine.
This is a valid opinion, but the whole point of contention is whether you can do anything with a device simply because you've purchased it, as opposed to what has been exposed for you to do.
- rank0 6y agoNo an open device does not automatically mean insecure. Proper security controls should work even if the schematics are open. If they don’t, that is a security defect whose ownership falls under the manufacturer.